Knoke Legal in Dee Why | Legal service

Knoke Legal

Locality: Dee Why

Phone: +61 403 065 331

Address: 2B, 32 Fisher Road 2099 Dee Why, NSW, Australia

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

Likes: 152

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Estate planning solicitor
• Legal service

25.01.2022 Good news for first home buyers...the NSW government has increased the threshold above which stamp duty is charged to $800,000 for first home buyers who buy a new home until 31 July, 2021. https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au//stamp-duty-changes-for-fir . .... . . . . . . #knokelegal #nswgovernment #covid19 #realestate #firsthomebuyers See more

24.01.2022 Case update Mentink v Olsen [2020] NSWCA 182 The Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed an appeal challenging a decision of the Supreme Court that ordered a recipient of a $2.2 million gift repay that money because the transfer was unconscionable. The Court held that the primary judge made no error in his findings.... A woman suffering from a terminal illness made the gift in question to her daughter before she died. The funds withdrawn from a term deposit account were proceeds of the womans mother's estate and may have been assets of a partnership between the woman and her husband. Her husband commenced proceedings against the woman's daughter (his step daughter) alleging that she had obtained the money by reason of undue influence or unconscionability and was liable to repay that amount to the estate. The Court accepted the primary judges finding that the daughter initiated or contrived her mothers change of mind to her own benefit or took advantage of her mothers vulnerability in unconscionable circumstances. See more

24.01.2022 Are you looking at buying a house? If you are, the Contract of Sale can be long and very difficult to understand. It is vital that you get the Contract checked by a Professional to ensure that everything is as it should be. A contract review can identify any issues you must be aware of before proceeding with the purchase. Contact us today to ensure that you know what you are paying for - [email protected] or 0403 065 331... . . . . . . . . #Knokelegal #deewhylawyer #conveyancing #property #buy #sell #contracts #legal #investmentproperties #conveyancingadvice #firsthomebuyers #homeowner #propertyadvice #propertytips See more

24.01.2022 PSA - COVID-19 restrictions tightened up again on the 24th of July - have a look at the below link to see what has changed https://www.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-restrictions-to-be-tighte . .... . . . . . #knokelegal #publicserviceannouncement #covid19 #nswgovernment #nswhealth See more

24.01.2022 Proposed changes in the budget last week could see the phasing out of stamp duty with a new land tax being introduced. If you are looking at buying or selling property, Knoke Legal can look after your needs. Either email [email protected] or call 0403 065 331 https://www.domain.com.au//nsw-budget-government-announce/... #conveyancing #stampduty #landtax #nswgovernment #sydneysolicitor #northernbeacheslawyer #knokelegal

23.01.2022 An incredible woman, Vale RBD

22.01.2022 Bye bye Winter! Hello warm weather, lighter evenings, and swimming at the beach

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Lynda and Sandra on their appointments to the court. https://bit.ly/3bpSFEh

22.01.2022 Don't just file your Will away for the rest of your life and never revisit it. It is a good idea to review it every five years, or if any of your circumstances below have changed . . .... . . . . . #knokelegal #wills #estateplanning #deewhylawyer #sydneylawyer #knokelegal See more

21.01.2022 A little bit of relief for commercial and residential land owners with the NSW government introducing measures to provide relief if a tenant is experiencing financial distress due to COVID-19. Youll be eligible if: youre leasing a parcel of land to: a commercial tenant, who has an annual turnover of up to $50 million, or... a residential tenant the tenant is in financial distress as a result of COVID-19, you reduce the rent of the affected tenant for any period between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2020, and for 2020, you have land tax attributable to the parcel of land leased to that tenant. Go to the link below to get more information: https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-coronavirus-and-l #landtax #revenuensw #propertytips #conveyancing #conveyancer #knokelegal #sydneylawyer

21.01.2022 Is anyone finding the lack of human interaction a problem since so many of us are still working from home? Maybe give this a go and see what happens #knokelegal #FridayFunny #deewhylawyer

19.01.2022 PSA ....the government has officially extended the international travel ban for another three months until December 17 (at this stage). https://www.executivetraveller.com//australia-internationa

16.01.2022 Judgment Just In: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought by Ms Megerditchian who had successfully sought provision under the Succession Act 2006 (N...SW) out of the estate of her late father. The Court held that the question of adequate provision for the proper maintenance, education or advancement in life of the appellant was a discretionary decision which was fact-specific. It was for the primary judge to determine the weight to be given to the various factors set out in the Succession Act. There was no error established in the decision of the primary judge. The award of $100,000 was not manifestly inadequate. Read the judgment here: https://bit.ly/3i28TVQ Summary: https://bit.ly/2G24jJT See more

16.01.2022 Legislation will be introduced into NSW Parliament extending the arrangements introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic for the witnessing of important legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney and statutory declarations by audio visual link (AVL). The legislation will enable the remote witnessing of documents via AVL to continue until the end of 2021

16.01.2022 A successful claim from an estate upheld.

16.01.2022 A lot of us tell our hairdresser our deepest secrets, so this sounds like a great idea. #knokelegal #AttorneyGeneral ##domesticviolenceawareness #respect #CutItOut https://bit.ly/3jbQ6sh

15.01.2022 Choosing someone to be your Enduring Guardian can sometimes be a difficult one. If you aren't sure what kind of person you should choose, we can give you some pointers. if you have any questions or you want to have the paperwork drawn up, contact Annie at [email protected] or call 0403 065 331 #enduringguardian #wills #estates #nswtrusteeandguardian #knokelegal #sydneylawyer #deewhylawyer

15.01.2022 It's Friday and we are officially on the very end of the downward slope to the weekend...a little bit like this lady Make sure your sound is ON https://bit.ly/3fgHU9o #fridayfunny #friyay #fridayfeels #sydneylawyer #deewhylawyer #sydneysolicitor #knokelegal

15.01.2022 What an incredible and inspirational woman! https://ab.co/2BKWFlt

14.01.2022 The Morrison government have set up a new pilot program, called the Lighthouse Project, to help identify and support families who are entering the family law system and are at risk of domestic violence. The program will screen participants involved in family law parenting matters for risk factors when a matter is filed, with cases to be triaged according to the level of risk, and support provided to families who are identified as being in need. Read the below link for more information: https://bit.ly/3ia1SDh

13.01.2022 Another worthwhile initiative by Communities and Justice NSW https://bit.ly/35mnGrT

12.01.2022 #knokelegal #wittywednesday

11.01.2022 The duties of an Executor of an estate include the following; The duty to arrange for the funeral of the deceased and arrange pay the reasonable funerals expenses. The duty to locate the Will of the deceased and prove the Will of the deceased by obtaining probate if they intend to accept the role of executor or administrator. ... The duty to make an inventory of the goods and chattels of the deceased, to collect and keep safe with reasonable care and diligence all the goods and chattels in the inventory and to insure estate assets. Likewise a trustee must preserve the trust property and carry out the terms of the trust including establishing trust for minors or testamentary trusts where appointed to do so and to administer such trusts. The Executor must follow the terms of a Will and defend the Will and any claims against the estate. There is a duty to pay any valid debts of the deceased not barred by statute. The duty to administer the estate as far as possible within the executors year and in a timely manner. The duty to render a true account of the deceased and lodge tax returns for the deceased and on behalf of the estate. The duty to distribute amongst the persons entitled to the estate under the Will or the laws of intestacy subject to family provision claim and the rules of forfeiture.

10.01.2022 Happy Friday! It is almost time to relax after another crazy week!

10.01.2022 A Court of Appeal dismissal

09.01.2022 We all do things in our jobs that we never thought we would ever have to do.... #fridayfunny #tgif #lawyerlife #knokelegal

09.01.2022 New restrictions came in this morning to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in NSW. Have a read of the article below to see if anything affects you: https://www.theguardian.com//nsw-bans-state-school-formals #knokelegal #nswhealth #PublicServiceAnnouncement #COVID19 #StopTheSpreadOfCOVID19

09.01.2022 Knoke Legal is a boutique law firm in Dee Why. We take pride in providing meaningful, comprehensive legal services in the following areas; 1. Wills and Estate planning, 2. The purchase and sale of property... 3. Probate and Estate administration 4. Estate Litigation and Family Provision Claims, 5. Leasing Call us today 0403 065 331 2B, 32 Fisher road Dee Why NSW 2099 www.knokelegal.com.au

08.01.2022 When you die, your superannuation won't necessarily go to who you have nominated when you signed your super form. If it is not a binding nomination (which must be witnessed at the time of signing the form), the super trustee is responsible for deciding who gets your super. Sometimes this means that a de facto spouse receives your money instead of your children. There may also be unwanted tax implications. Binding nominations often lapse after three years and they become non...-binding. If the deceased person does not nominate a beneficiary, the trustee for the Super fund may pay it to a spouse, a child, a financial dependent, a financial interdependent or the deceased's estate for the executor to distribute it according to the instructions in their will. If you need any clarification on how to ensure that the correct person will receive your superannuation and your insurance benefits, contact us today - [email protected] or 0403 065 331

06.01.2022 Are you planning on either selling or buying a house with a swimming pool and you live in NSW? If you are, you need to make sure that the pool in question is registered with the NSW Swimming Pool Register (www.swimmingpoolregister.com.au) and a certificate showing registration needs to be included in the Contract of Sale by the vendor. The vendor also needs to contact an authorised private certifier or local council who will need to inspect the pool and issue either a Certifi...cate of Compliance or Non-Compliance for the property. Contact Annie on 0403 065 331 or via email [email protected] for further information. #knokelegal #conveyancer #propertyinvestment #buyingahome #sellingahome #deewhylawyer

05.01.2022 Vale Justice RBG

05.01.2022 #fridayfunny #lawyerlife #knokelegal

03.01.2022 The Australian government has agreed to a $1.2 billion settlement for a class action brought on behalf of hundreds of thousands of robodebt victims. https://www.theguardian.com//robodebt-class-action-coaliti #Robodebt #compensation #sydneylawyer #deewhylawyer #sydneysolicitor #knokelegal

02.01.2022 Employment Law Update: There was finally clarification last week regarding the correct method for accrual of personal or carers leave. The High Court of Australia has clarified that part-time employees are entitled to 10 days of personal or carer's leave per year, based on their contracted ordinary working hours. This equates to 1/26 of their ordinary hours of work in a full year. ... #knokelegal #employmentlaw #personalleave #carersleave #fairwork #fairworkaustralia https://www.fairwork.gov.au//high-court-decision-accrual-o

02.01.2022 An important reminder.

02.01.2022 Who wants to join the goats doing a Friday happy dance??? I sure do! https://www.facebook.com/sixties.timemachine/videos/319528335763922

02.01.2022 #Thanksgiving #FridayFunnies #sydneylawyer #knokelegal

01.01.2022 The wording that is used in legal documents is very important, and can often make the difference as to whether someone inherits part of a deceased persons' estate. In Blyth v Wilken [2015] WASC 486 - a Will was made in 2003 that gave the majority of the estate to the deceased's "de facto wife, Katherine Mary Murray". The couple parted ways in 2011 and the Will was never changed. Katherine Mary Murray believed that she still had claim to the estate as she was mentioned by nam...e, believing that "defacto wife" was only descriptive and had no other purpose. The Supreme Court considered sections 26 and 28A of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) and came to the conclusion that the deceased was only leaving the estate to Ms Murray because she was his de facto wife at the time the Will was written. The final decision was Ms Murray was no longer entitled to the gift as she was not his de facto wife on the day that he died.

01.01.2022 Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a truly remarkable woman. She was a fierce advocate for equal rights who inspired the generations who followed her - not just in America but worldwide. She will be greatly missed.

01.01.2022 #knokelegal #fridayfunny #lawyer

01.01.2022 Public Service Announcement There has been a surge in email fraud targeting law practices recently They are being sent in relation to matters that involve large sums of money such as conveyancing transactions, distribution of estates and payment of settlement amounts in litigated matters. In the emails that are sent, they are directing the law firm to transfer large sums of money into a fraudulent bank account.... Rest assured that at Knoke Legal we follow all advice given to ensure that we will be not be victims of scams such as this. #knokelegal #scamalert #FraudAlert

01.01.2022 More investment has been made to digitise NSW Courts as more processes move online