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Guide — May 9, 2026
What to check in a REIQ contract before you sign.
Once a Queensland residential contract is signed, your right to walk away is limited to the conditions written into it. Here is what a property lawyer looks for before that signature goes down.
Commentary — April 28, 2026
Estate planning for blended families.
When there are children from previous relationships, a simple 'leave everything to my spouse' will is rarely the answer. Testamentary trusts, mutual wills and binding nominations — and where each fits.
Guide — April 12, 2026
When (and how) to send a letter of demand.
Most unpaid invoices are recovered without ever filing in court — provided the letter of demand is drafted correctly and sent at the right moment. Here is the framework we use.
Guide — March 30, 2026
Responding to a bankruptcy notice.
A bankruptcy notice gives you 21 days to act. The decisions made in those three weeks can determine whether the matter ends in payment, a negotiated settlement, a set-aside application — or bankruptcy.
Guide — March 14, 2026
Statutory demands — what directors need to know.
A creditor's statutory demand under s 459E gives your company 21 days to pay or apply to set aside — or face a presumption of insolvency. Here is how directors should respond.
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