Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Processby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 June 202329 April 2025Note: This article remains current as of April 2025. There have been no significant changes to redeployment obligations under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)… Read More »Redeployment Unveiled: Understanding Its Role in the Redundancy Process
Understanding the different types of Wills in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 May 202331 July 2025When a person contacts a solicitor to make an appointment, one of the things they usually say when making the appointment is “I just need… Read More »Understanding the different types of Wills in Australia
How to update or change a Will in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 May 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Steps and processes for updating or changing a Will Revocation of a Will Effects of marriage and divorce Should you make a codicil… Read More »How to update or change a Will in Australia
Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 July 2023by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 May 202328 July 2025Co-authored by: Nicole Colbert KEY TAKE-OUTS: How long can the annual property still be used? What will replace annual property tax? Will these changes help… Read More »Changes to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers from 1 July 2023
Protect your Estate from Family Provision Claimsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 May 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: An eligible person can make a claim for further provision if they feel they have not been adequately provided for in your Will.… Read More »Protect your Estate from Family Provision Claims
Probate vs Letters of Administration: Which is the Best Option for You?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 April 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Probate or Letters of Administration is NOT a choice. Probate applies when there is a Will. Letters of Administration applies when there is… Read More »Probate vs Letters of Administration: Which is the Best Option for You?
How to write a Power of Attorney in Australia: A Complete Guideby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 April 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are two types of Powers of Attorney, General and Enduring. A Power of Attorney is for financial and legal decision making. You… Read More »How to write a Power of Attorney in Australia: A Complete Guide
Navigating Workers Compensation Claims in 2023: Your Complete Guideby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 April 202316 August 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. There are certain eligibility requirements, and various tests, which… Read More »Navigating Workers Compensation Claims in 2023: Your Complete Guide
Invalid Wills: Everything you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 April 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Everything you need to know about invalid Wills. Find out what happens if your Will is invalid and how to make sure it’s… Read More »Invalid Wills: Everything you need to know!
What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 March 202324 January 2024KEY TAKE-OUTS: A will is a legal document that allows you to decide how your assets are distributed in the event of your death. A… Read More »What is the difference between a Will and a Trust?
Vacant Possession vs Subject to Existing Tenanciesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 March 202318 September 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: What is Vacant Possession? What is Subject to Existing Tenancies? Understanding the importance of how your Contract should be marked when selling. Understanding… Read More »Vacant Possession vs Subject to Existing Tenancies
Workplace Injury Claims: What’s Eligible and How to Proceedby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 March 202316 August 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Although physical injuries are the most common of workers’… Read More »Workplace Injury Claims: What’s Eligible and How to Proceed
John Barilaro’s Mental Health Diversion: Analyzing Assault Charges under Section 14by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 March 202317 November 2025 KEY TAKE-OUTS Former New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro was charged with assault and malicious damage in August 2022. The matter was bought… Read More »John Barilaro’s Mental Health Diversion: Analyzing Assault Charges under Section 14
Changes to the Retail Leases Act as of 2023 (by regulation)by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 February 202327 September 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS: Changes commenced to the Retail Leases Act 1994 as of 1 January 2023. These changes, made by regulation, include an expansion of the… Read More »Changes to the Retail Leases Act as of 2023 (by regulation)
Litigation Offers and Cost Ordersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 February 202329 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: It is important to understand offers in dispute matters to attempt to swiftly resolve disputes. Making an offer may entitle you to a… Read More »Litigation Offers and Cost Orders
Child Support – Who pays for back to school?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 January 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Child Support is designed to ensure that children receive a proper level of financial support from their parents. Parents are able to choose whether… Read More »Child Support – Who pays for back to school?
Calculating Your Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earningsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 January 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Suffering a workplace injury can cause great financial stress and pressure on an injured worker. It is important to know your rights and… Read More »Calculating Your Pre-Injury Average Weekly Earnings
Andrew O’Keefe arrested again for breaching bailby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 December 202216 July 2026KEY TAKE-OUTS: Andrew O’Keefe has had a spectacular fall from grace with multiple criminal charges. On November 23 2022 Mr O’Keefe was arrested for breaching… Read More »Andrew O’Keefe arrested again for breaching bail
10 Co-Parenting Tips for this Christmasby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers19 December 202216 July 2026The holiday season can be a very emotional and stressful time for families that have recently separated. It may be a daunting process to work… Read More »10 Co-Parenting Tips for this Christmas
Legal Action for Jaguar and Land Rover Owners: Buyer Beware!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 December 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Owners of Jaguars and Land Rovers have recently commenced a class action against Jaguar Land Rover The owners are claiming that Jaguar Land… Read More »Legal Action for Jaguar and Land Rover Owners: Buyer Beware!