KJB Law in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Property lawyer

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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25.01.2022 COVID UPDATE | Although regulations and guidelines are relaxing, it’s vital we all remain vigilant and care for one another. We all share this responsibility. The ACT is operating under a set of COVID-normal restrictions. Please do not visit KJB Law offices if you have any covid-like symptoms, such as a cold or flu, fever or high temperature. Many legal matters cannot be postponed and if you need to avoid physical contact you can make an appointment for a phone meeting, or a ...video meeting via Skype or Zoom, simply by calling (02) 6281 0999 or emailing us, [email protected]. Legal concerns range from writing or updating wills or powers of attorney to more complex matters like family law and conveyancing. Your safety is our priority as we help steer you through life's changes at this time. You can chat with our friendly receptionist Kylie Brown, on (02) 6281 0999 or email her at [email protected], and she will happily point you in the right direction. MORE HERE: kjblaw.com.au/coronavirus-covid-rules-are-relaxing-but-our-. Main picture: Lukas Bieri/Pixabay

24.01.2022 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.

24.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 CHILDREN AND DIVORCE | #Divorce is extremely stressful, and most people who are separating have never been through it before. The first priority is to establish certainty for both parents and, more importantly, the children. Putting a temporary parenting arrangement in place is the first step. #Family_Law solicitor Des Moore here shares what he's learned about helping families navigate this painful time. All of us here KJB Law are here to help you with life's changes. Make a ...FAMILY LAW appointment here: (02) 6281 0999 or [email protected]. Email DES MOORE here: [email protected]. DES'S STAFF PROFILE here: kjblaw.com.au/des-moore. See more

21.01.2022 MEET OUR STAFF | We're looking forward to helping you wherever we can as we all move on from the challenges of last year. Our team of highly experienced solicitors and specialist lawyers is here to advise on how to respond to life's changes and challenges, so you can be prepared and confident. And we have the best support staff, all here to look after you! CALL US: 6281 0999 EMAIL US: [email protected] STAFF PROFILES: kjblaw.com.au/our-people... [music under Creative Commons licence: Happiness by Benjamin Tissot at bensound.com] See more

20.01.2022 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.

18.01.2022 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.

18.01.2022 IT'S 2021, AT LAST! | Happy New Year to all our friends and clients -- those we know and those we're yet to meet! May 2021 be everything you hope and need and dream it to be! Over the next few days here on Facebook we'll introduce you to some wonderful new staff who've joined us ready for the new year which is already unfolding at such a rapid rate . . . We're back on deck, ready to help. Call us on 6281 0999. And stay safe.

16.01.2022 WE'RE BACK! | After losing this Facebook page during this week's stand-off between the Federal Government and Facebook, we're thrilled that we've been reinstated. Facebook has backed down and is in the middle of striking agreements with media companies to pay for news content. It's got an agreement in place with Seven West Media and has started negotiations with Nine Entertainment, thus reversing its ban on Australian news which also affected many other Facebook pages. MORE HERE: 7news.com.au

14.01.2022 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:

14.01.2022 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.

12.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 MEET OUR NEW SOLICITOR | A big welcome to our new solicitor Ivan Golem, who recently completed his Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and was recently admitted as a solicitor in the ACT Supreme Court. Coming from a commercial background, Ivan understands the importance of having a focused approach, coupled with a diversified and informed insight for each case. "Above all, I want to see my clients happy with every result." he says. His hobbies include classic cars. Great to have you, Ivan! Email Ivan at: [email protected]. Ivan's staff profile page: kjblaw.com.au/ivan-golem.

11.01.2022 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." EMAIL HIM at: [email protected]. RICHARD'S STAFF PROFILE here: kjblaw.com.au/richard-cook.

10.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 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." 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]

09.01.2022 MEET OUR NEW SOLICITOR | Susu Huang is focusing on ACT and NSW conveyancing as well as off-the-plan purchases, commercial leasing, small-business transactions and commercial law. She speaks fluent Mandarin which is so appreciated by our Chinese-speaking clients. Susu got her BA (Hons) and Master of Laws in the UK and came to Australia to join Snedden Hall & Gallop in the ACT, helping with migration matters. Then she got her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with a high-disti...nction average from the College of Law in Sydney. She began full-time as a paralegal at Nelson & Co Solicitors in Canberra in April 2018 and in December was admitted in the ACT Supreme Court. Welcome Susu, we're so glad to have you! Email Susu at: [email protected]. SUSU'S STAFF PROFILE PAGE: kjblaw.com.au/susu-huang.

06.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 MEET OUR NEW ASSOCIATE | We're thrilled to welcome solicitor Firmin Kwong as our new associate here at KJB Law for 2021. He's an experienced commercial and property lawyer. He's practised the law since 2013 and his clients have ranged from first-home buyers and property developers to shopping-centre landlords. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The Australian National University. His expertise includes residential conveyancing, multi-unit developments, commercial and retail leasing, sale and purchase of small businesses, commercial conveyancing and estate-planning. "All clients deserve practical, useable advice," he says. Great to have you aboard, Firmin! Email Firmin at: [email protected]. Firmin's staff profile page: kjblaw.com.au/firmin-kwong.

04.01.2022 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.

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

02.01.2022 MEET OUR NEW MANAGER | We're so glad to have Liz Arnold aboard as our new #HR manager this year. Liz graduated from The Australian National University with a Bachelor of Psychology then joined #ANU staff, working in #HR and research school admin. After the trials of 2020, she left #ANU and was welcomed at KJB Law as Practice Manager, Human Resources. She's passionate about staff welfare and is enjoying the more hands-on role here. "I care deeply about the welfare of our staff..., the people who work so hard for our clients," she says. Liz also likes to write and spend time with her family and she's recently started #Taekwondo. So glad you've joined us, Liz! Email Liz at: [email protected]. Liz's staff profile page: kjblaw.com.au/liz-arnold.

01.01.2022 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