If you have been renting a house or apartment with a friend and you get along well, you might have wondered about joining forces to co-own a property with them. That sounds like a solid idea, but entering into a co-ownership agreement requires carefully evaluating the distribution of costs and ownership.

Navigating the intricacies of wills and estate disputes in Queensland requires a clear understanding of the legal framework and your rights as a potential claimant or beneficiary. We explore the grounds for challenging a will, eligibility criteria for claimants, timelines for legal action, and the pivotal role of legal advice in protecting your interests.

Having vulnerable loved ones can be worrisome, especially when considering how they would cope in your absence. Through careful estate planning, you can ensure they are well-protected and properly cared for both financially and physically.

Explore our comprehensive guide on securing your online shop in the dynamic world of e-commerce. From navigating consumer privacy and data protection laws to ensuring product safety and crafting robust contracts, our blog covers essential legal issues. Learn practical tips to mitigate risks and build a thriving e-commerce business. Contact Bradley and Bray for expert legal assistance tailored to your unique needs at (07) 5441-1400.

In the world of wills, understanding what a bequest is holds significant importance. For individuals, a bequest is a tool that lets them determine what happens to their assets after they pass away. We help you understand the essentials of bequests — defining what they are, understanding their impact, and realising their importance in estate planning. A bequest is more than a strategic decision; it reflects a deliberate plan, empowering individuals to decide who inherits their property.

If your company has more than one shareholder, you must consider drafting a shareholders’ agreement to protect your interests and those of your shareholders. While it is not required by law, it’s best practice to have it to outline the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of shareholders, directors & company board members. With this legally binding contract, potential disputes and conflicts among investors can be better handled. But as your company grows over time, another critical question will likely be raised: can a shareholders’ agreement be amended?

You have gone to numerous property viewings and participated in multiple auctions — and now, you have finally secured your first home. This moment marks a milestone in your life but also prompts an essential question: who do you need to facilitate the property transfer?

Purchasing a home typically brings a sense of joy and anticipation. Yet, this excitement can swiftly shift to concern when you uncover unapproved structures on the property, such as an unexpected granny flat or a carport. The prospect of having to dismantle these additions post-settlement is not only inconvenient, but quite possibly expensive as well. It therefore raises an important question: Can you walk away from a property purchase contract in such situations? We help explain your rights as a homebuyer in Queensland and guide you on whether you can back out of a house sale.

If you are a business owner, selling a business with pending litigation may be complex. With appropriate disclosure, communication, planning, and legal guidance, it may be possible to sell a business with pending litigation. Discover the types of common commercial litigation business owners may encounter, and your responsibilities when looking to exit during a claim.

In a landmark move, the Queensland Government has recently enacted the Body Corporate and Community Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. This comprehensive bill introduces significant amendments to various acts regulating community title schemes in Queensland. These changes cover a wide range of topics, including the termination of community titles schemes, smoking regulations, pet approvals, vehicle towing, and modifications to the Land Sales Act 1984. In this blog post, we will delve into the key alterations brought about by this welcomed change to legislation.

In a significant development for off-the-plan land buyers in Queensland, recent amendments to the Land Sales Act 1984 have closed a longstanding sunset clause 'loophole.' This blog post explores the implications of these changes, which aims to provide greater protections for buyers involved in off-the-plan land transactions.

We blog about an incident, which targeted a client in the midst of a home purchase, demonstrating the lengths to which cybercriminals will go to perpetrate their deceptions. Their tactics encompass deceptive domain names, modified account details, and the painstaking replication of email content, even replicating warnings about cybercrime!

The freedom to distribute your assets as you see fit is one of the fundamental principles of will-making. However, it's important to understand the nuances, considerations, and potential consequences of unequal asset distribution when making your will.

Negotiating a commercial lease can feel like traversing undulating terrain — but the path to negotiating your commercial lease renewal doesn't need to be ridden with roadblocks or pitfalls. In fact, lease renewal time allows you to assess your position, stay ahead of the market, and potentially access a better deal to secure your business or company's operations for another half-decade or more.

Historically for many pensioners in Australia, downsizing their homes after retirement would have had an impact on their pension. The new Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Incentivising Pensioners to Downsize) Bill has changed all that with attractive incentives in an effort to encourage pensioners to downsize their homes.

Partner Peter Griffin explores a case which underscores the significance of comprehending the intricacies of will drafting and clauses. A seasoned will drafter would have advised Paulo to designate an alternate beneficiary to Rhonda in case of her demise within 30 days of his own passing. Recording Paulo's alternate beneficiary could have averted the need for a court decision, ultimately saving all involved parties from legal expenses, stress, and the personal time consumed by litigation.

The revamped Help to Buy scheme presents both opportunities and complexities. While it aims to make home ownership more accessible, it comes with its set of criteria and limitations that prospective applicants must closely examine.

We explore the key aspects of navigating project development agreements in Australia to help stakeholders understand the intricacies and help work towards favourable outcomes for all parties involved.

Choosing the right location can make or break your business; but securing the right position can be a challenge. An increasingly popular solution is an agreement for lease.

This dispute centred around lease covenant clause 29, which obligated the club to certain RSL-related activities. When the RSL sold the land, the club argued it was no longer bound by these obligations. However, the court determined that these obligations were personal to the RSL and did not transfer with the land, ruling in favour of the RSL and awarding $182,000 in damages. This case serves as a reminder of the complexities in property transactions and leases for both lessors and lessees.