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KJB Law

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6281 0999

Address: 10 Corinna St 2606 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.kjblaw.com.au

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24.01.2022 EMAIL FIXED | How’s that for quick? Looks like our IT guys have our email back up and running! Awesome job, guys!

24.01.2022 Pleased to announce that our computer systems are back up and running! Hope everyone has had a happy Christmas and New Year and are remaining safe and well throughout this horrific fire season.Pleased to announce that our computer systems are back up and running! Hope everyone has had a happy Christmas and New Year and are remaining safe and well throughout this horrific fire season.

24.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS | Clearly, social isolating presents problems for people needing witnesses for documents but there are strategies to help while we wait for the ACT to follow NSW's amended requirements, writes Kerstin Glomb, KJB Law's Special Counsel Estate Planning. We can help clients complete their estate planning while complying with social-distancing rules. Call us: 6281 0999. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/coronavirus-witnessing-documents-in-nsw-in-th.

24.01.2022 TAX NEWS ALERT | Minors' tax concessions for testamentary trusts have been tightened, KJB Law special counsel Kerstin Glomb writes. In short, they're no longer as generous as before. On June 22, a Bill was approved making tax concessions available to minors from testamentary trusts no longer as generous. A testamentary trust only comes into existence when someone dies. An inter vivos trust comes into existence while the person is still alive. Income from assets transferred to a testamentary trust on or after July 1 last year no longer qualify for the tax concession unless it's income from assets transferred to the trustee from the deceased estate or are an accumulation of such income. To discuss the implications for you and your partner, call us on 6281 0999. Click below for FULL STORY, MORE DETAILS:

23.01.2022 OUR MEDIA COVERAGE | Published in Canberra CityNews (March 12): "A passion for delivering professional service and excellence in law has seen the Woden-based legal firm KJB Law recognised at recent community and industry awards. 'We were thrilled, it feels great to get this recognition,' said principal Jo Twible, who combined with principals Andrew Freer and Des Moore have 66 years at the practice. Last year, KJB Law won the award for excellence in professional services at the Canberra region's Local Business Awards, run by Precedent Productions." FULL STORY: kjblaw.com.au/media-coverage.

23.01.2022 COMMUNITY | Last Sunday the team from KJB Law ventured out of the office and into the Bunnings Gungahlin carpark to hold a sausage sizzle in support of our 2018 charity Canteen Australia. We raised just under $1900, a fantastic effort by the team and everybody who stopped by for a snag! Thanks to all those who dropped by our stall at the local Bunnings Warehouse Australia. See our GALLERY below:

22.01.2022 DOYLES GUIDE LISTINGS | #KJB is the highest-ranking #Doyles_Guide firm in the Woden area, listed as second tier for estates litigation in the ACT. This adds to principal and solicitor #Andrew_Freer's listing as one of the pre-eminent estates-litigation lawyers in the ACT in this year’s Doyles Guide. #Doyles is independent and rates and recommends law firms based on interviews with clients, peers and industry bodies. It produces one of the most recognised independent guides to top law firms in Australia. READ MORE HERE: kjblaw.com.au/doyles-andrew-announced-as-one-of-acts-five-p.

21.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Olivia Kordaris is one of our associates here at KJB Law. She was admitted to the legal profession in 2001 and has worked in private practice and as in-house counsel. She's acted for plaintiffs and defendants and can see a case from both points of view. She's represented clients in the ACT and Victoria, in the Magistrates Court, the Supreme Court, the County Court, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Her areas include personal injuries, workers’ compensation, workplace mediation, employment law, wills and estate administration, family-provision applications and debt recovery. She knows the importance and value of early resolutions. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her young family and travelling. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/olivia-kordaris.

21.01.2022 OUR COMMUNITY | We don’t usually share many posts from other sites. However, the great thing about this The RiotACT post is it highlights the sense of community we have in Canberra. If there’s someone who needs help, people here pull together to give that help. Sounds like a cracking good property!

20.01.2022 FOR OUR FARMERS | At KJB Law we love to raise money for those in need and having delicious treats for the cause is a bonus! Last week our amazing staff baked yummy cakes and slices to raise money for our Aussie farmers. All up we raised an incredible $800! So proud!

20.01.2022 OUR MEDIA COVERAGE | Published in Canberra CityNews (March 19): "'From buying and selling properties to new relationships, separations and general family-law advice, seniors can face the same legal situations as younger people,' says KJB Law's estate-planning special counsel Kerstin Glomb. 'While my area of expertise is estate planning, wills and enduring powers of attorney, as well as superannuation, there are many occasions where the legalities of a situation apply to any age,' says Kerstin, who is also a public notary. Kerstin says KJB Law looks after people's affairs, including grant of probate, wills and family trusts, too." FULL STORY: kjblaw.com.au/media-coverage.

18.01.2022 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS | "Thank you! We're so thrilled to be a finalist again this year in the Canberra region's Local Business Awards!" said KJB principal and solicitor Jo Twible. "A big sincere thank-you to all our clients and friends for the nomination. It's such an honour. On behalf of Andrew, Des and I, and everybody here at KJB, huge thanks to you all." The winners will be announced on December 12 at the presentation evening run by the awards organisers, Precedent Productions. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY: kjblaw.com.au/local-business-awards-honoured-to-be-a-finali.

16.01.2022 Happy New Year! The team at KJB are back on deck but our email server is still on holidays. Our technical team is trying to restore our email and internet service but, happily, our phones are still working. If you need us, please call on 6281 0999.Happy New Year! The team at KJB are back on deck but our email server is still on holidays. Our technical team is trying to restore our email and internet service but, happily, our phones are still working. If you need us, please call on 6281 0999.

16.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Carrie-Anne Smith joined KJB Law’s probate and estate-administration team in 2017 after moving to Canberra from central west NSW. Now, she works alongside principal Andrew Freer and associate Olivia Kordaris managing the estate files. She understands that losing a loved one can be an extremely emotional time and performing an executor role may sometimes seem overwhelming and daunting. Her extensive experience in probate and estate administration enables her to guide clients smoothly throughout the entire process. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/carrie---anne-smith.

15.01.2022 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS | We're delighted to announce that KJB Law has been chosen as a finalist in the Local Business Awards for the Canberra Region for Outstanding Professional Services. We'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the nominations we've received. Thank you! The annual awards are run by Precedent Productions.

14.01.2022 HAPPY CHRISTMAS! | Our resident Christmas elves showcased their costumes before their big gig with Santa in four days! KJB Law will be closing this afternoon at 5pm and re-opening Wednesday, January 2, at 8.30am. On behalf of all the partners and staff we wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

12.01.2022 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS | We were so honoured to be nominated for Outstanding Professional Services in the Local Business Awards. We were even MORE delighted to have won! Andrew, Des, Jo and all the KJB Law staff would like to express our deepest thanks to our clients for the nomination and your support. And thanks to organisers Precedent Productions.

12.01.2022 MEET OUR SUPPORT STAFF | Ella Ceruti is the receptionist at KJB Law. She loves meeting people and particularly enjoys dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. "I love working with people and I love working in a company that's devoted to helping people," she says. "And I love seeing people walk out of here with hope." WATCH HER INTERVIEW below. SPEAK TO HER at: (02) 6281 0999. [music under Creative Commons licence: 'It's Not Over 'Til the Bossa Nova' by Shane Ivers at silvermansound.com]

12.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Our conveyancing manager Karen Watt really works very hard to reduce the stress of buying and selling homes. I try to make every property transaction as stress-free for the client as possible and to keep the client informed throughout the entire process," she says. Karen's areas of practice here at KJB Law are ACT conveyancing, specialising in the sale and purchase of existing houses, and the sale and purchase of existing Class A and Class B units. S...he has about 30 years' legal experience with ACT and New Zealand law firms. She joined KJB Law in 2006 on her return to Canberra after living in Christchurch for 12 years with her family. She provides a prompt and efficient service with a very welcome commonsense approach. Email Karen direct at [email protected] or call her on (02) 6281 0999. Click for KAREN'S STAFF PROFILE IN FULL: kjblaw.com.au/karen-watt. See more

10.01.2022 WELL DONE, KAREN! | A huge congratulations to our conveyancer Karen Watt on winning the Real Estate Institute of the ACT's Conveyancer of the Year for 2019 on Saturday night! It's an incredible achievement for Karen who's been with us for 13 years. Throughout this time she's always been a dedicated conveyancer valued not only by everyone in our office but her clients who've given wonderful feedback and have recommended her. Well done Karen, from all at KJB Law. See our GALLERY below from Saturday's awards night.

10.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS | The ACT has responded to the need for the witnessing of documents to take into account the current health crisis and the need for social isolation, writes Kerstin Glomb, our Special Counsel on Estate Planning. It's now much more manageable. But there are still a few very important things to bear in mind for anyone needing a signature witnessed in the ACT during the pandemic. We're happy to explain the new rules. Give us a call on 6281 0999. READ MORE HERE: kjblaw.com.au/coronavirus-witnessing-documents-during-isola.

09.01.2022 EMAIL PROBLEMS | Good morning! The good news is we’ve upgraded our server over the weekend! The bad news is we’re currently having some problems with our incoming and outgoing email. If you’ve sent us an email this morning, most likely we didn't get it. We’re hoping to have the email back up later today and will post when we do. In the meantime, our phones still work, so please call us on 6281 0999. Thanks for your patience!

09.01.2022 GET YOUR EXTRA HOUR | Daylight Saving ends on Sunday. Don't forget to turn back all your clocks!

09.01.2022 A COVID CHRISTMAS IN JULY | Our mid-year function at the end of last month was a staff party with a difference. Thanks to covid, there was no singing, no dancing and no close mingling. We kept a safe distance from each other, but it did feel odd! There was lots to celebrate especially honouring principal and solicitor Andrew Freer for his 25 years’ service at KJB Law. Fellow principal and solicitor Jo Twible said: For his first day at KJB Law, on June 26 in 1995, he baked ...and brought in an orange poppy-seed cake which everyone enjoyed! Anyone who works with him knows he’s incredibly hard-working, kind and compassionate. Des Moore [fellow principal and solicitor] and I couldn’t ask for a better business partner! Then Jo presented him with a Tag Heuer Store watch on behalf of the company and Andrew was overwhelmed. It was the first time I’d ever seen him lost for words! office manager Suzanne Hayes said afterwards. Click below for FULL STORY: See more

09.01.2022 OUR LINES ARE DOWN! | Our phone lines are currently out of action. We hope to have this fixed by the end of the day and apologise for the inconvenience. If you need to contact someone please email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] Thanks for your patience and understanding! We'll update here as soon as things are fixed.

08.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Solicitor Kerry White joined KJB Law in January. She's very experienced in family law, providing private clients with both out-of-court and litigated solutions, and is an expert in dispute resolution through collaborative law and mediation. She's an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and is able to help you resolve parenting and property matters. She's also worked as a registrar in the Family Court of Australia. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/kerry-white.

08.01.2022 SORRY, WE'RE OFF-LINE | We're currently having problems with our internet and email server and we have no incoming or outgoing email. We've been advised this is not expected to be resolved until sometime tomorrow. We apologise for the inconvenience and will update everyone as soon as it's fixed. In the meantime, please call our office 6281 0999 if you need to contact us.

08.01.2022 GOING POLITICAL, SORT OF | KJB Law thanks our friends from CareSuper for hosting us at this morning's Budget Breakfast at Parliament House!

07.01.2022 LATEST CORONAVIRUS LAWS | Stricter laws are in place to keep us safe, writes Tom Stayner, of SBS News. So, what are your rights as Australia goes into stage 3 lockdown and authorities begin enforcing stricter social-distancing? We're being told to stay home unless absolutely necessary and that means going to work or school if you can't do it remotely, buying essentials, seeking medical care or exercise. Indoor and outdoor gatherings have now been restricted to just two peop...le, unless they're members of the same household. In the ACT, police can give a warning, followed by fines of up to $8000. How will the rules be enforced? What are your rights if you're stopped by police? What's a "reasonable excuse" for leaving home? How long are the restrictions in place? Read FULL STORY on our site. From SBS News (used with permission). Latest government information: health.gov.au. See more

07.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Congratulations to our new associates, Philippa Webb and Raina Sinha.

06.01.2022 A COVID CHRISTMAS IN JULY GALLERY | Principal Andrew Freer was speechless after the presentation by fellow principal Jo Twible (here with fellow principal Des Moore) at our Christmas in July last month at The Boat House in Canberra. And what a great view, right on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. "We had our own private room, with great food, great wine and great company," office manager Suzanne Hayes said. "Nevertheless, it was quite an unusual celebration for us all as we respected social-distancing rules and all the other covid protocols to keep everyone safe." FULL STORY: kjblaw.com.au/unusual-christmas-in-july-honours-andrew-on-a. THE BOAT HOUSE GALLERY: see below.

06.01.2022 RETIREMENT VILLAGES | "There are some bigger lessons for operators to learn from The Pines decision," Jo Twible writes. "First and foremost, operators need to prepare their budgets based on evidence and provide any evidence the residents request to support the proposed expenditure. ACAT was extremely clear in its decision that residents are entitled to information, including copies of tax invoices or quotes." READ HERE: kjblaw.com.au/retirement-villages-and-requirements-for-tran.

06.01.2022 MEET OUR SOLICITORS | Richard Cook is an associate and solicitor at KJB Law. He's an expert in commercial and property law, GST, capital-gains tax, stamp duty and land tax. "We understand Covid has made it hard for businesses," he says. "And that they don't want to just exist, but to thrive. It's our job to help them do that where we can." WATCH HIS INTERVIEW below. EMAIL HIM at: [email protected]. RICHARD'S STAFF PROFILE here: kjblaw.com.au/richard-cook.

04.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT | With the current health crisis, we’re fielding a lot of enquiries from people asking to write or update their wills or their powers of attorney. We're here and we can help, and we're open for business! To guide you with your legal needs whether wills, powers of attorney, family law, conveyancing needs or otherwise as part of doing our share to help everyone stay healthy and look after one another during this health crisis, we've put in place some c...hanges as to how we do meetings. We'll use phones and video conferencing where appropriate to reduce face-to-face contact. If you need an in-person meeting, we'll work with you to facilitate that in accordance with the current guidelines from the Australian Government Department of Health and the ACT Department of Health. If you need help, the first step is to give us a call! Thank you for your support as we work together for the health and safety of our clients, staff and the community. Please stay safe. HOW TO CONTACT US: Call us at (02) 6281 0999. Fax us at (02) 6282 1114. Email us at [email protected]. Web form: kjblaw.com.au/contact-us. Individual staff email addresses: kjblaw.com.au/our-people. Latest government information: health.gov.au//he/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert. See more

04.01.2022 ANDREW'S DOYLES WIN | KJB Law principal and solicitor Andrew Freer has just been announced as one of the ACT’s top five "pre-eminent" estate-litigation lawyers in this year’s #Doyles_Guide listing. And KJB Law is the highest-ranking Doyles Guide firm in the Woden area, listed as second tier for estates litigation in the ACT. I’m humbled to get this recognition by peers, colleagues and clients, Andrew said. And I’m so proud to work for a company that enables people to shi...ne, with co-workers who support each other. I acknowledge and put on record my deepest appreciation of the efforts and contribution of all members of the KJB team. I’ve been here for 25 years now and it’s quietly satisfying to know the experience and knowledge garnered over that time is valuable and acknowledged. Everyone here is so thrilled about Andrew's win! It's been an awesome year for him and it's only part-way through! #Doyles is an independent organisation that rates and recommends law firms based on interviews with clients, peers and industry bodies. FULL STORY, COMPLETE CATEGORY WINS HERE: kjblaw.com.au/doyles-andrew-announced-as-one-of-acts-five-p. See more

03.01.2022 ESTATES | One of the key steps in estate-planning is making a superannuation death-benefit nomination -- but what does "legal personal representative" really mean? Andrew Freer answers that. READ HERE: kjblaw.com.au/the-importance-of-understanding-the-term-lega.

03.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Welcome, Laura! Our new associate Laura Dowling began her career in Adelaide, where she learned to love family law. She's got lots of experience in parenting matters where there are concerns of abuse, substance misuse, parental alienation, family violence and mental-health. She's experienced in property litigation, including involving bankrupt spouses, assets held overseas and complex superannuation. If going to court will get the best result, she's confident in pursuing that. But she also understands there's a time and place for litigation and will work with clients to explore a range of dispute-resolution practices and develop creative but practical problem-solving strategies. "There's no one-size-fits-all approach," she says. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/laura-dowling.

03.01.2022 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR STAFF | Associate and solicitor Richard Cook specialises in commercial and property law, GST, capital-gains tax, stamp duty and land tax. He's got more than 12 years’ experience in the law and has a Masters of Taxation. His vast experience enables him to work through complex property and commercial negotiations in a very practical manner. He loves spending time with his young family and enjoys Rugby League. Email Richard direct at [email protected] or call him on (02) 6281 0999. Click here for RICHARD'S STAFF PROFILE IN FULL: kjblaw.com.au/richard-cook.

02.01.2022 MEET OUR SOLICITORS | Jo Twible is a principal and solicitor at #KJB. She's an expert at helping you with life's changes the ones we see coming from afar and those that catch us off-guard. Both can have far-reaching effects. "At the start of covid, everyone was very cautious," she says. "We had to be. But confidence has quietly rebounded. People in Canberra want to get on and do business." WATCH HER INTERVIEW below. EMAIL HER at [email protected]. JO'S STAFF PROFILE here: kj...blaw.com.au/jo-twible. [music under Creative Commons licence: Happiness by Benjamin Tissot at bensound.com] [sound effects under Creative Commons licence: by Zapsplat at zapsplat.com] See more

01.01.2022 OUR DEEPEST THANKS | We were so honoured to be nominated for Outstanding Business in the Professional Services category in the Canberra region's Local Business Awards run by Precedent Productions we were even more delighted to have won!" said Jo Twible, principal and solicitor at KJB Law. "Andrew, Des and I, and all the staff at KJB Law, would like to express our deepest thanks to our clients for the nomination and support throughout our 42 years in business. READ MORE: kjblaw.com.au/kjb-wins-professional-services-award.