by precedence | Jan 18, 2017 | Knowledge
In today’s world where second marriages and blended families are increasingly common, it is not unusual for clients to ask whether or not their stepchildren can contest their will. Current Queensland legislation allows for wills to be “contested” on the basis that a...
by precedence | Jan 17, 2017 | General News
When purchasing a property, particularly in Cairns, it is important to have the conveyancing contract made subject to a building and pest inspection condition to ensure that as a buyer you are protected if there is something wrong with the property. The Queensland...
by precedence | Dec 20, 2016 | General News
It’s that time of year again, the holiday season is upon us and the rush in finalising conveyancing contracts prior to the Cairns Christmas closures is ever present. The trend in Cairns, and indeed elsewhere in Australia, is for conveyancing matters to increase...
by precedence | Dec 2, 2016 | General News
The Queensland Government has released a “Queensland Building Plan” Discussion Paper on 30 November 2016, and is seeking public feedback on reforms to nine areas: security of payment scheme; the home warranty scheme; Plumbing and Drainage Act review; Queensland...
by precedence | Dec 2, 2016 | General News
The family law team at Miller Harris Lawyers has been recognised in the prestigious Doyles List of Leading Family and Divorce Lawyers – North Queensland for 2017. Michael Keogh (Partner) and Julie Hodge (Senior Associate), both senior lawyers practicing...
