Central Coast Solicitors in Erina, New South Wales, Australia | Property lawyer

Central Coast Solicitors

Locality: Erina, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4339 7466

Address: Element Building, Suite 4.23, Level 4, 200 Central Coats Highway 2250 Erina, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.centralcoastsolicitors.com

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25.01.2022 THE LAST MINUTE WILL As we never know what circumstances lie around the corner, the question as to when you should write your Will is sooner rather than later. This reality has been solidly brought home by the recent Corona Virus outbreak. Although this virus has had less worldwide effect then other illnesses, its rapid spread and its impact on the elderly has been remarkable. We are often called urgently to hospitals by clients who have left writing amendments to their Wills... or even entire Wills to the last minute. These last minute dashes to the hospital are not a solicitor’s preferred method of doing business as they are as heart-stopping for the lawyer as well as the testator and the relatives. On many occasions a testator has instructed on creating a Will within hours of death. Apart from the obvious problem that arises if the lawyer is called too late, there is an increased chance that an aggrieved beneficiary may successfully raise a challenge to the Will using an argument that the Testator had impeded mental capacity due to illness. It is far better to write your Will at a time when no-one can claim that you lacked testamentary capacity. It also allows you sufficient time to write a testamentary statement in support of the Will if that is so required. One further issue which often arises in a last minute Will is that of validity. A Will which is not properly witnessed may be held invalid. Public hospitals and many private institutions do not allow their staff to witness Wills. As executors and beneficiaries are precluded from witnessing a Will it may be impossible to locate a witness at the eleventh hour. The best advice is avoid the last minute Will problem by writing your Will NOW. See more

24.01.2022 Call us to make a Will. 02 4339 7466

21.01.2022 Why choose a solicitor over a licenced conveyancer? Solicitors study for many years acquiring knowledge of many areas of law. Conveyancers study a short form of course to undertake property transactions. Conveyancers knowledge of actual law is at the best rudimentary and in many cases non-existent. A good example of the obvious incompetence of a conveyancer was provided in the case of Guirgis v JEA Developments Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 164 which provides an important lesson to... licenced conveyancers of the possible consequences that they may face by improperly supporting a caveat application where they fail to take reasonable steps to inform themselves of the information and evidence supporting the application. In this case, the Court found that a caveat lodged by a licenced conveyancer (the Conveyancer) had absolutely no merit and no evidence supporting the claims in the application. The Conveyancer was called before the court where it was held that she had failed to meet her obligations as a licenced conveyancer and fell far below the standard of care owed by a reasonable person in her position. A common mistake made by conveyancers is that a caveat can be easily lodged on title in order to protect money claims. Any lawyer will correctly advise you that the only basis for lodging a caveat is if the caveator holds a valid legal or equitable interest in land. Improper lodgement of caveats can result in expensive Supreme Court proceedings and costs orders against an unlawful caveator. WHY TAKE THE RISK OF ENGAGING AN INCOMPETENT PERSON IN ORDER TO SAVE A FEW DOLLARS IN THE SHORT TERM? IT IS SAFEST TO ENGAGE A SUITABILITY QUALIFIED LEGAL PRACTITIONER IN ANY LEGAL REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. #centralcoastsolicitors #centralcoastconvenyancingsolicitors #familylawyercentralcoast #centralcoastestatesolicitors

20.01.2022 We have moved to a New office, Element Building, Suite 4.23, 200 Central Coast Highway Erina.

19.01.2022 New Amendments for Solicitors witnessing documents during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide that documents that require a witness may be witnessed by audio visual link - document includes the following (a) a will, (b) a power of attorney or an enduring power of attorney,... (c) a deed or agreement, (d) an enduring guardianship appointment, (e) an affidavit, including an annexure or exhibit to the affidavit, (f) a statutory declaration. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WANT TO SETUP A VIDEO CONFERENCE APPOINTMENT 02 4339 7466, 043 1226 427 OR 0422 902 920

19.01.2022 Arising from Covid-19 restrictions and the attendant chaos which social distancing have caused the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court have implemented new procedures in association with Microsoft Teams. This will involve virtual abandonment of traditional Court appearances in general family and federal matters. There will be a greater reliance on electronic lodgements of documents and remote video conferencing. The systems are currently being refined but for more information call us.

16.01.2022 Stamp Duty NSW (New South Wales) Breaking News! NSW Government will temporarily remove stamp duty on new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers from August 1st, 2020. The change to the thresholds will only apply to newly-built homes and vacant land, not to existing homes, and will last for 12-months. Our NSW stamp duty calculator will be updated to reflect this change when it gets approved in NSW Parliament.

10.01.2022 We will remain open for business during this uncertain time.We will remain open for business during this uncertain time.

08.01.2022 Coronavirus has proven to be a catalyst in improvement of the health behaviours of communities and encouraging us all to put our financial/legal affairs in order. We must all act now as none of us know what lurks around the corner.

01.01.2022 We will work remotely to ensure the safety of our clients. We will continue to service clients during this time. Kindly call 0243397466 or email us for enquiries.