Conveyancing and Property Law
Whether you are buying your first home or investing in real estate, Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers can assist with all kinds of conveyancing transactions and help you navigate the process.
Conveyancing is the legal process by which a seller and buyer transfer ownership of a home (real estate) from the seller to the buyer in exchange for the agreed price.
As property prices nowadays have soared to over a million dollars, a conveyance is often the largest financial transaction that either party has or will ever need to handle. A transaction of that scale requires the expertise of a qualified, professional conveyancing solicitor.
Our legal firm can handle all your needs, from buying or selling a house, land or unit through to registering a plan of subdivision, advising on bank guarantees or advising on moving in to a retirement village.
We have lawyers who will guide you through the process, provide valuable advice and help you avoid mistakes.
As far as property law firms go, you can trust Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers for top class experience, expertise and dedication to your needs.
Conveyancing is the legal process by which a seller and buyer transfer ownership of a home (real estate) from the seller to the buyer in exchange for the agreed price.
As property prices nowadays have soared to over a million dollars, a conveyance is often the largest financial transaction that either party has or will ever need to handle. A transaction of that scale requires the expertise of a qualified, professional conveyancing solicitor.
Our legal firm can handle all your needs, from buying or selling a house, land or unit through to registering a plan of subdivision, advising on bank guarantees or advising on moving in to a retirement village.
We have lawyers who will guide you through the process, provide valuable advice and help you avoid mistakes.
As far as property law firms go, you can trust Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers for top class experience, expertise and dedication to your needs.
- Reviewing & preparing contracts
- Reviewing & conducting property searches
- Liaising with third-party financiers
- Coordinating with real estate agents
- Communicating with solicitors from the other side
- Preparing settlement documentation and statements
- Providing general advice on property transactions
- PEXA Transactions
Our firm has extensive experience in acting for property developers and it can assist with:
- subdivisions
- planning issues related to subdivision
- easements
- contract of sale preparation and documentation for new dwellings
Estate Planning
No one wants to think about death in the prime of life, but it is important to decide what will happen to your assets when you pass away.
It is estimated that nearly half of all Australians pass away without a will and die intestate. Do not let this happen to you, so make a will today to alleviate issues for your family should you pass away without leaving a will.
A good will and estate plan can help make sure your wishes are carried out after you have passed or if you are no longer able to make your own decisions.
It is estimated that nearly half of all Australians pass away without a will and die intestate. Do not let this happen to you, so make a will today to alleviate issues for your family should you pass away without leaving a will.
A good will and estate plan can help make sure your wishes are carried out after you have passed or if you are no longer able to make your own decisions.
General Power of Attorney
A General Power of Attorney is a legal document appointing someone as your attorney and gives them the legal authority to look after your financial affairs on your behalf while you have full mental capacity.
This authority gives the attorney the power to manage your day to day activities such as money and bank accounts, paying your bills, selling or buying a property on your behalf and signing certain documents.
Should your mental capacity go downhill and you can no longer make or understand your own decisions, then only an Enduring Power of Attorney will be legally valid.
We always recommend an Enduring Power of Attorney where you appoint a person to make financial and legal decisions for you even if you lose the capacity to make your own decisions.
This authority gives the attorney the power to manage your day to day activities such as money and bank accounts, paying your bills, selling or buying a property on your behalf and signing certain documents.
Should your mental capacity go downhill and you can no longer make or understand your own decisions, then only an Enduring Power of Attorney will be legally valid.
We always recommend an Enduring Power of Attorney where you appoint a person to make financial and legal decisions for you even if you lose the capacity to make your own decisions.
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document appointing someone you trust as your attorney and gives them the legal authority to make a decision on your behalf after the person granting it has lost their mental capacity.
Simply explained, this authority gives the same powers as those granted under a General Power of Attorney but continues on should the person granting it lose their mental capacity.
Needless to say, appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney is an important part of planning for your future.
While you’re fit and healthy you can sometimes take for granted your ability to make your own decisions. But you can never know if or when something might happen that takes your autonomy away, either temporarily or forever.
This situation is when an Enduring Power of Attorney document comes in handy, and our lawyers can guide you through the process to make sure everything is properly put in place should such circumstances ever eventuate.
Simply explained, this authority gives the same powers as those granted under a General Power of Attorney but continues on should the person granting it lose their mental capacity.
Needless to say, appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney is an important part of planning for your future.
While you’re fit and healthy you can sometimes take for granted your ability to make your own decisions. But you can never know if or when something might happen that takes your autonomy away, either temporarily or forever.
This situation is when an Enduring Power of Attorney document comes in handy, and our lawyers can guide you through the process to make sure everything is properly put in place should such circumstances ever eventuate.
Probate and Estate Administration
Probate is the process of proving and registering in the Supreme Court the last Will of a deceased person.
When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate. When someone passes away, it is usually the executor of their Will who administers the estate and handles the disposal of the assets and debts. In order to get authority to do this, the Executor would need to obtain a legal document called a Grant of Probate.
To protect the interests of those who hold the deceased’s assets (like a bank), the Executor may be asked to prove they are authorised to administer the Will, before the assets can be released. The Grant of Probate is the proof required.
An executor can be an individual or a trustee. Once a Grant of Probate has been given, management of the deceased’s assets can legally be transferred to the executor.
All Grants of Probate are stored, along with the corresponding Will, at the Supreme Court. These are public documents. If a deceased person does not have a Will, validation of their estate and benefactors is not done with a Grant of Probate, but with a similar document known as Letters of Administration.
Fees to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are fixed in accordance with Schedule 3 of the “Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015”. These fees are based on the value of the estate’s assets.
If you have been appointed as an executor of a will, seek legal guidance as soon as possible after the will maker dies. It can be a traumatic and stressful time and difficult to deal with everything without guidance. That’s where our lawyers can be of great assistance.
One of the first tasks is to locate the original will. Often the will is stored with a law firm or bank. It must be remembered that there is no obligation to use the services of the law firm at which the will was prepared or has been stored. The executor can request the will be released by providing identification together with the death certificate. Alternatively, the estate lawyers Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers can arrange to obtain the will on behalf of the executor.
It is important to seek early guidance from an experienced deceased estate lawyer about your role as an executor.
Let Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers guide you through the process and ensure your peace of mind as they take you through every step of the way in estate administration.
When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate. When someone passes away, it is usually the executor of their Will who administers the estate and handles the disposal of the assets and debts. In order to get authority to do this, the Executor would need to obtain a legal document called a Grant of Probate.
To protect the interests of those who hold the deceased’s assets (like a bank), the Executor may be asked to prove they are authorised to administer the Will, before the assets can be released. The Grant of Probate is the proof required.
An executor can be an individual or a trustee. Once a Grant of Probate has been given, management of the deceased’s assets can legally be transferred to the executor.
All Grants of Probate are stored, along with the corresponding Will, at the Supreme Court. These are public documents. If a deceased person does not have a Will, validation of their estate and benefactors is not done with a Grant of Probate, but with a similar document known as Letters of Administration.
Fees to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are fixed in accordance with Schedule 3 of the “Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015”. These fees are based on the value of the estate’s assets.
If you have been appointed as an executor of a will, seek legal guidance as soon as possible after the will maker dies. It can be a traumatic and stressful time and difficult to deal with everything without guidance. That’s where our lawyers can be of great assistance.
One of the first tasks is to locate the original will. Often the will is stored with a law firm or bank. It must be remembered that there is no obligation to use the services of the law firm at which the will was prepared or has been stored. The executor can request the will be released by providing identification together with the death certificate. Alternatively, the estate lawyers Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers can arrange to obtain the will on behalf of the executor.
It is important to seek early guidance from an experienced deceased estate lawyer about your role as an executor.
Let Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers guide you through the process and ensure your peace of mind as they take you through every step of the way in estate administration.
Wills
A will takes effect when you pass away. It can cover things like how your assets will be shared, who will look after your children if they are still young, what trusts you want established, how much money you’d like donated to charities and even instructions about your funeral.
Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers is committed to creating a comfortable environment where you can take the time to ensure your will is professionally prepared to protect the interests of your loved ones.
A will lawyer can assist with drafting your Will and ensures you consider all necessary factors including:
Sydney Property Conveyancing Lawyers is committed to creating a comfortable environment where you can take the time to ensure your will is professionally prepared to protect the interests of your loved ones.
A will lawyer can assist with drafting your Will and ensures you consider all necessary factors including:
- Dependents
- Blended Families
- Allocation of your assets
- Foreign Property
- Relationships with Beneficiaries
At a time of emotional distress and bereavement, having made proper arrangements for your estate is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones.
Don’t fall into the all too common trap of thinking you have plenty of time to arrange your affairs. Act now and protect your estate during your lifetime as well as after it.
You can visit our office to prepare a will or we can go to your home if there a obstacles stopping you coming to us.
We recommend that everyone should regularly review all existing estate planning documents just like a health check:
Don’t fall into the all too common trap of thinking you have plenty of time to arrange your affairs. Act now and protect your estate during your lifetime as well as after it.
You can visit our office to prepare a will or we can go to your home if there a obstacles stopping you coming to us.
We recommend that everyone should regularly review all existing estate planning documents just like a health check:
- Every two to three years or if your financial circumstances change
- If a nominated beneficiary dies
- If a nominated Executor dies or become unfit to act due to failing health
- If you separate from your partner or re-marry or
- If you have any queries or concerns about your current Will.
