Blogs

New Conveyancing Rules - Effective from 1 May 2016

  • 29 Apr 2016

The Real Property Amendment (Electronic Conveyancing) Act 2015 has introduced a new section 12E into the Real Property Act 1900 which allows the Registrar General to make Conveyancing Rules.

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Jeff's big tax break

  • 27 Apr 2016

Testamentary Trust Wills (TTW)are not only for the rich, even in modest estates the additional costs may be minimal compared to potential tax savings.

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Losing the Plot - Decision Alert: NSW Court of Appeal

  • 05 Apr 2016

APRIL 2016 – The NSW Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in Arfaras v Vosnakis [2016] NSWCA 65 concerning the enforceability of a verbal promise concerning the right to be buried in a particular plot.

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Unlock your Superannuation Benefits - Ioppolo&Hesford v Conti [2013] WASC 389

  • 23 Mar 2016

Mr and Mrs Conti were estranged. They retained a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) in which they were sole members and trustees.

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Don't leave it too late!

  • 15 Mar 2016

Welcome to Acorn Lawyers first blog. Our blogs will offer great insight to the legal industry as well as keep you up to date with interesting current cases and opinion pieces.

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