Stephen Wawn & Associates Lawyers

29/09/2021

Legal protections have been implemented for tenants of commercial & retail leases that have been affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. Rent can be renegotiated and certain enforcement actions cannot be taken by the lessor. If you need advice on your lease, contact our team today.

The NSW Government has introduced legal protections for commercial & retail tenants which includes obligations to mediate and negotiate rent

28/09/2021

Know your rights & obligations as an employer or employee regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace.

The circumstances under which an employer can mandate that an employee gets vaccinated are varied and usually differ for each employee.

09/09/2021

Are you really OK? Today is R U Ok Day.

During these difficult times, it is even more important to check in with your friends, family and colleagues. Not just today, but every day.

Learn how to ask at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

20/08/2021

Buying a property can be a complicated process. The cooling off period gives the buyer the opportunity to cancel their purchase subject to some conditions.
Our team have extensive experience in advising buyers on all types of properties and can advise you on your rights during the cooling off period.
Contact our team today for advice on your purchase.

When purchasing a residential property, the buyer generally has a 5 business day cooling off period after exchanging the contracts. During the cooling off period, the buyer can rescind (cancel) the contract and purchase of the property and will only have to pay the seller 0.25% of the purchase price...

10/08/2020

During your estate planning, care should be taken when dealing with superannuation and ensuring that it is distributed in accordance with your wishes. Contact our team today to start you estate planning and ensure your super is dealt with appropriately.

Superannuation is becoming an increasingly important part of estate planning. To ensure that your superannuation is dealt with in accordance with your wishes, and to avoid costly and unintended consequences, it is important to ensure you have validly provided instructions to the Trustee of your Supe...

24/06/2020

Have you made a Will and prepared your estate planning documents? See our latest article on considerations when making a Will. Our team can help with all of your estate planning needs and making a Will today. Get in contact with us now.

When considering your estate planning and succession needs, your Will is the predominate document that sets out how your assets should be administered and distributed when you die. It is important to consider a number of things when planning your estate and will. In this post, we consider a number o...

01/06/2020

Often during a will or estate dispute, you will need to get access to the deceased's will. See our article on access to wills or contact our team for help with your will dispute today.

During a will or estate dispute, you will often need copies of all the deceased's wills. Our team can help you use the law to get access to these wils.

26/05/2020

The Court has delivered a decision on the permissible use of the funds raised by Celeste Barber's campaign for NSW Rural Fire Service.

The Supreme Court has today delivered judgment providing judicial advice to the trustees of the NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund. Simply put, the trustees (being the people in charge of distributing the fund) asked the Supreme Court for binding advice to determine whether they could....

23/05/2020

Our team are experience in all aspects of estates and can advise executors on all parts of their role in the administration of the estate. See our latest article on estate administration dealing with passing estate accounts with the Court. If you require assistance with any estate matters, contact our team today.

In some circumstances, the executors or administrators of the estate may need to file, verify and pass the accounts of the estate with the Supreme Court. If required, the executors or administrators of the estate must verify the estate accounts and file them with the Court. The Court can go a step f...

20/05/2020

Have you been left out of a will or defending a challenge to a will? See our latest article on tips for will disputes. Our team are experienced in all aspects of will disputes, get in contact with us today to discuss your matter.

Dealing with the passing on a loved one is a very emotional process, even in straightforward circumstances. The process becomes even more tolling on people and family where a will dispute arises or someone in challenging a will. Our will dispute lawyers are experienced in all aspects of will dispute...

16/05/2020

COVID-19 has had major impacts on commercial and retail leases for both landlords & tenants. See our latest article on changes to leases during these unprecedented times. If you are a landlord or tenant with an affected lease, get in contact with us now.

National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 On 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet released its Mandatory Code of Conduct (Code) to assist commercial landlords and tenants manage existing leasing arrangements in response to the commercial disruptio...

14/05/2020

Are you considering allowing your spouse to remain in your house for life in your Will? See our article on the different ways you can leave a life interest to a family member. Our team is always available to assist with all your estate planning needs.

Willmakers have many options available to them on how they wish to divide the assets of their estate when they pass. If a willmaker owns real property (a house or unit), they may need to make arrangements to allow a spouse or other person to remain in the property until that other person passes away...