Most mistakes made by wills and estates lawyers involve administering the estate. Lawyers might think that this is the easy part of the job, but unfortunately appears not to be the case and has been the second most costly claims area.
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Client Resources
Parent to child property loans: Things to consider - Client Brochure
Conveyancing, Will Making, Mortgages, Client resources
16 Oct 24
This brochure is provided by LPLC as a template for lawyers to use for client information purposes. The brochure outlines what your clients should consider when they are planning to provide financial assistance to their child for the purpose of buying a home. Firms can use the sample brochure as it is, or use the word version to tailor the wording to suit their needs or create their own branded brochure.
LIJ Articles
Would your client's will withstand a testamentary capacity challenge?
Will Making, Estate Administration
01 Dec 23
A recent case highlights that video recording interviews to take instructions for a will can help prove the will-maker had testamentary capacity.
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Preparing a will — do the basics well
Will Making
02 Oct 23
Preparing a will for clients involves more than a one size fits all approach. It requires a deep understanding of the law, thorough information gathering, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Latest News & Alerts
News
LPLC Annual Report 2023-2024
31 Oct 24
The LPLC Annual Report for 2023–2024 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 31 October 2024.
Alert
Vacant Residential Land Tax—Changes to ‘Holiday Home’ Exemption
Tax
17 May 24
The Victorian Government has introduced the State Tax Amendment Bill 2024 which, amongst other taxation changes, will (if passed) broaden the holiday home exemption to allow shareholders of companies, as well as certain beneficiaries of trusts and relatives of those shareholders and beneficiaries, to satisfy the exemption for a property owned by a company or trust.
Alert
Snapshot of Major Victorian Property Tax Changes effective from 1 January 2024
Conveyancing, Tax, GST, Leases, Building and Construction, Building and Construction
13 Dec 23
The State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 12 December 2023. The new law introduces significant property tax changes in Victoria with effect from 1 January 2024.