Law Plus The Conveyancing Process, Step by Step
What actually happens between exchange and settlement — searches, finance conditions, adjustments and settlement day, explained in order.
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Practical, plain-English guides on the legal questions small business owners and families ask us most.
Guides written for real people, not lawyers
The law affects some of life's biggest moments — buying or selling property, planning your estate, or sorting out a loved one's affairs after they pass away. These guides explain the essentials in plain English: what the process involves, what it typically costs and when it's worth getting professional advice. They're general information, not legal advice, but they'll help you ask the right questions.
Property & conveyancing
Cooling-Off Periods: State-by-State Guide
How cooling-off works in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland — how long you get, what it costs, and when there's none at all.
Read the guideBuying Off-the-Plan: What to Check First
Sunset clauses, variations, deposit bonds and finished-product surprises — the risks unique to an off-the-plan contract.
Read the guideWills, estates & probate
What Should Be in Your Will?
A valid will is about more than who gets what. A plain-English checklist of what a properly prepared will actually needs to cover.
Read the guidePower of Attorney vs Enduring Guardianship
Both let someone decide for you if you can't — but they cover completely different things. Here's the difference.
Read the guideHow Much Does Probate Cost in Australia?
Probate costs vary by state and by the size of the estate. This guide breaks down court filing fees, legal fees and the other expenses executors should expect.
Read the guideDying Without a Will in Australia
When someone dies without a will, state intestacy laws decide who inherits. Learn who gets what, why it causes delays and disputes, and how a will avoids it.
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Choosing a Business Structure
Sole trader, partnership, company or trust — how the main structures differ, and how to think about which one fits your situation.
Read the guideReviewing a Commercial Contract
The clauses most likely to cause a problem later — payment terms, termination, liability, restraint of trade and dispute resolution.
Read the guideSelling a Small Business: Legal Checklist
From structuring the sale to settlement day — a practical legal checklist covering due diligence, contracts, leases, employees and licences.
Read the checklistCivil litigation & disputes
Debt Recovery: Your Options
An unpaid invoice doesn't have to mean a costly court battle. The ladder of options, from a letter of demand to a statutory demand and court.
Read the guideDo You Have to Go to Court?
Most disputes settle long before a courtroom. How negotiation, mediation and other alternatives to litigation actually work.
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General information only: the articles in this section are general information and are not legal advice. Every situation is different — speak to a lawyer about your specific circumstances before acting on anything you read here.