Provisions of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 in regard to the payment of GST on the purchase of certain real property came into force from 1 July 2018 and apply to all transaction which settle Continue Reading
Letters of Administration with the Will annexed
When a person dies with a Will, however, the named executor has died, renounced, cannot be found or is unable or unwilling to act in the administration of the estate and therefore unable to apply for Continue Reading
Have you been charged with a criminal offence?
Being charged with a criminal offence can be an extremely stressful time. As a first step, your best option is to find legal representation to assist you with your case. Otherwise, you will be Continue Reading
How to sell your business
Selling your business can be a complex and time-consuming process. At ASAP Lawyers, we can help advise you on whether selling your business is the right option for you. If it is, we can assist in the Continue Reading
COVID-19 and Commercial Tenancies
On 1 May 2020, the Victorian Governor made the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 (“Regulations”). These Regulations are retrospective in nature, Continue Reading
What is an electronic Certificate of Title (eCT)?
A Certificate of Title is a person’s record of ownership and provides a record of all registrations and recordings of interests made with the Registrar of Titles on that particular property. Property Continue Reading
What is a retail lease?
Retail leases are a type of commercial lease and in Victoria are governed by the Retail Leases Act 2003 which imposes certain restrictions and obligations to the lease as well as imposing extra duties Continue Reading
What happens at an electronic conveyancing settlement?
Property settlements were previously completed manually via paper documents which would later be lodged ‘over the counter’ at the Land Title Office. However, all property settlements are now conducted Continue Reading
Testamentary capacity when making a will
When making a will the testator (person who is making the will) must have the required mental capacity and intent. This is called testamentary capacity. If a testator does not have testamentary Continue Reading
What is intestacy?
The intestacy provisions of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 apply when a person dies without a valid will or leaves a will which does not effectively dispose/distribute the estate (wholly or Continue Reading
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 6
- Next Page »