In Victoria, either Conveyancers or Solicitors (Australian Legal Practitioners) handle real estate paperwork. Both registered Conveyancers and licensed Solicitors offer professional indemnity insurance that protects consumers of these services. Conveyancers A...Read More
In addition to legal advice, when people draw Wills, they often obtain detailed financial advice. This is especially the case where assets are substantial and involve such things as Testamentary Trusts, Insurance Bonds, Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and...Read More
Parenting Plans If you separate from your partner and intend to share time with children, Parenting Plans that set out times with the children may be necessary. The introduction of a new partner may raise concerns for both children and the former partner. ...Read More
Digital assets defined A digital asset is anything that is stored digitally and can be sold. Examples of digital assets include documents, audio, videos, logos, slide presentations, spreadsheets, and websites. A digital asset may also include online accounts and...Read More
With the dramatic rise in the use of social media, it is inevitable that false statements by social media users, harming third parties’ reputations, can lead to legal action. Defamation can take place in a number of ways. Comments or images that are untrue and harmful...Read More
Many of you will be aware that in November 2021, the Principal of Alpass & Associates, Alan Alpass, published a memoire covering his near five decades in legal practice, entitled Grass Roots – Adventures of a Suburban Lawyer. Would you expect a suburban Melbourne...Read More
The principal of this firm, Alan Alpass, achieved the remarkable milestone of celebrating 50 years in continuous legal practice on 3 March 2025. The occasion was marked quietly with a celebration with staff and family. Taking a quote from his book, Grass Roots...Read More
Domestic partners are often jointly responsible for borrowings against the matrimonial home. Upon their separation, who is responsible for the mortgage and outgoings? Where both parties have mortgaged the property to a lender, they remain responsible for making the...Read More
Analysis of a Contested Wills by the University of Queensland shows that nearly three in four Contested Will actions are successful. Whilst the research was conducted about 10 years ago, Lawyers say the findings reflect contemporary conditions. This analysis of...Read More
Selling your residential property in Victoria is likely to be one of the most significant financial transactions you will ever make. The sale of a property is managed by conveyancing laws that are complex and can be overwhelming. Appointing a suitable professional at...Read More
