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Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common

Looking to purchase a property? When deciding the type of ownership to register your property, the most common

Estate planning for blended families

Estate planning can be a challenging process, even for the simplest of family arrangements. So how do you

executor duties

The primary role of an Executor is to carry out the wishes (contained in the Will) of the

What is VCAT? The Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (commonly known as VCAT) handles minor as well as

Testamentary Trusts

What is a Testamentary Trust? Testamentary Trusts operate similarly to Discretionary Family Trusts. However, while Family Trusts are

Simple Wills vs Testamentary Trust Wills

When engaging in estate planning, choosing the right type of Will is crucial to: ensure your assets are

If you’ve bought a property in the past, you may be familiar with section 32 disclosure statements, where

When purchasing or selling a property, you may wonder whether you should engage a conveyancer or a solicitor.

Sometimes, there are things that are not appropriate to be dealt with in your Will. Instead, you can

Buying Off the Plan refers to purchasing a property, whether land, an apartment, or a townhouse, before it

Despite what you may have heard, if you die without a Will, the government does not automatically get

When you buy or sell property in Victoria, you will become quickly acquainted with the terms ‘Section 32’

If you are buying or selling a home, Davis + Haven Legal are here to help you with

Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a difficult time. When appointed as an executor you are tasked with

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An enduring power of attorney is a legal document. It allows

The last thing on your mind when you are going through a family law separation is “hmm…maybe I

A common question that arises from Executors and Beneficiaries when someone dies in Australia is “when does the

What do COVID-19 and Estate Planning have in common? Good question! Whether or not you are in support

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