by Erin Bedford | Sep 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
What is a Will? A Will is the document in which a person details the following: who they wish to appoint as their Executors; who will benefit from their Estate; the powers given to their Executors when administering their Estate; and any wishes they may have regarding...
by Mark Tigwell | Aug 24, 2021 | Estate Planning
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way… Coronavirus leads to surge in wills: ‘Everyone is thinking about their mortality’ We have had many enquiries from people wanting to update their wills but concerned about how this can be achieved in...
by Brendan Goodger | Jun 2, 2021 | Property
Insurance and Passing of Risk You have just exchanged Contracts for the sale or purchase of a property – Congratulations! You are still a few weeks away from settlement though – what happens if the property is damaged or destroyed before then? The answer...
by Brendan Goodger | May 17, 2021 | Property
The Commonwealth Government handed down the 2021-22 Federal Budget on 11 May 2021, and included a few measures focussed on helping people looking to get into the housing market. Firstly, the Government will be establishing the Family Home Guarantee for 10,000 single...
by Brendan Goodger | Apr 21, 2021 | Business & Commercial, Property
Leasing 101 – Lease vs Licence – What is the Difference? When it comes to occupying a commercial premises, it’s a simple fact that not all rights to occupy are equal. While both a lease and a licence at their core allow someone to occupy and operate from a...
by Brendan Goodger | Apr 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
Key Roles in an Estate Plan In thinking about your estate planning, it isn’t just a case of deciding who gets your stuff – you also need to make decisions about who is going to perform a few important roles as part of the estate process. Before you make those...
by Brendan Goodger | Apr 7, 2021 | Property
The Cooling Off Period, Section 17 and Section 66W Certificates So, you have been hunting for a new home, at long last have found ‘the one’ and had your offer to purchase accepted. The next words often out of the agent’s mouth though will be that you need to go off...
by Brendan Goodger | Mar 24, 2021 | Business & Commercial, Property
Lease Security – Bank Guarantee or Cash Bond? When negotiating a commercial lease it is a common requirement that the tenant provide security for performance of their obligations under the lease. In the ACT the amount required to be provided cannot exceed three...
by Brendan Goodger | Mar 10, 2021 | Business & Commercial, Property
ACT Leasing 101 – Section 104 Certificates So, you are a tenant and have successfully negotiated commercial terms on a short term commercial lease. When you receive the documents, you will likely also receive something called a Section 104 Certificate. So, what is...
by Brendan Goodger | Mar 3, 2021 | Bedfords Legal
To celebrate Helen’s 1 year anniversary at Bedfords Legal we asked her a series of challenging questions to help you “Better Know a Bedford”. 1. What do you do at Bedfords Legal and in what circumstances would I come to you for something? I’m a...
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