Did you know that conveyancing and the process of buying/selling a house differs between states in Australia? Find out the differences here so you don’t get caught out.
Having a current and valid Will is very important; you cannot control everything that happens in life, but you can ensure your matters are organised in the unfortunate event of your passing.
A Grant of Probate is a certificate from the Supreme Court of Queensland recognising that a particular Will is the last Will of the deceased, is legally valid and that the Executor/s are entitled to administer the Estate according to probate law.
When you are buying a home, it is important to conduct building and pest inspections to ensure that the property is not damaged or infested with pests. You should ensure your contract is subject to a building and pest inspection and make enquiries of an inspector prior to signing the contract to ensure that the timeframe in the Contract for obtaining the report is sufficient.
You may often see why you should have these documents in place however, there are many people that chose not to have them in place. The choice is up to the individual, but it is important to know your rights and how things will work either way.
Many do not realise that driving on an expired licence is an offence (driving unlicensed) and further, the penalty for such is licence disqualification for 1-6 months depending on your circumstances.
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