Kenney Legal

15/10/2026

Some lawyers get subpoenas in the post. We get fan mail. We know which we would rather have 🤣

09/10/2026

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17/09/2026

Did you know your will could be invalid because of who signed it as a witness?

Two people you need at signing:

✅ Two witnesses, present together when you sign
✅ They then sign too, in your presence
✅ A witness (or their spouse) generally shouldn’t be a beneficiary — it can put their gift at risk

Get it wrong, and your will can be challenged or thrown out entirely.

Questions? Drop them below or DM us

KenneyLegal

10/09/2026

If you run a family business, chances are a lot of it relies on you.

But what happens if, unexpectedly, you can’t run it for a while?

Who can sign documents, pay any other workers, deal with the bank or make the decisions needed to keep things moving?

As a family-run business ourselves, this is something we really understand. Having the right Powers of Attorney and business arrangements in place can make a huge difference if life throws something unexpected your way.

It’s not just about protecting you, it’s about protecting the business your family relies on and potentially other families rely on.

06/09/2026

Did you know Kenney Legal is primarily run by a dad of three young kids? (And his wife 🙋🏻‍♀️)

Behind the emails, phone calls, contracts, Wills and appointments is Jarrod, usually juggling Kenney Legal alongside school drop-offs, kids’ sport, family life and everything else that comes with raising three young children.

And we think that matters.

Because when we say Kenney Legal is a family-run law firm, we genuinely mean it.

We know how busy family life can be. We know that sometimes making an appointment during business hours just isn’t easy. And we know that when you’re talking about your home, your Will or planning for the future, it’s not just a legal matter; it’s about your family.

That’s a big part of why Jarrod started Kenney Legal in the first place: to offer legal help that feels a little more personal, a little more flexible and a lot less intimidating.

So today, a little appreciation post for the Dad behind Kenney Legal (from the wife behind the Dad 😂).

We’re proud to be a small family business helping other families look after the things (and people) that matter most. 💙

30/08/2026

We talk to families about this every single week, and it always comes back to the same worry: "What happens to my family if something happens to me?"

Here's the truth- a will is a great start, but it's not the whole picture.

A Power of Attorney means someone you trust (a partner, a sibling, a grown-up child) can step in and handle things like bills, property, and day-to-day decisions if you're not able to. No court, no delay, no strangers making calls about your life.

A Letter of Wishes is the add-on bit people forget about, and honestly, it's one of our favourite to talk about. It's not a legal document - it's just you, writing down what actually matters. Who gets Nans best baking dishes. What you want for the kids. The little things that a solicitor's form could never truly capture, but your family will be so grateful to have in your own words.

We're a small, family-run firm ourselves, so we get it- this isn't about paperwork, it's about looking after the people you love.

If you've been meaning to sort this out but keep putting it off, we're just a message away.

29/08/2026

Buying a first home is becoming increasingly difficult, which means being asked to go guarantor can feel like one way to give children that opportunity.

But it’s important to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to.

When you go guarantor, you’re not simply helping strengthen your child’s home loan application. You’re taking on a real financial and legal responsibility.

In fact, MoneySmart’s advice is to treat going guarantor as though you’re taking out the loan yourself.

Why?

Because if your child can’t make the repayments, you may become responsible for the debt. And if your home has been used as security and you can’t meet that obligation, the lender may be able to sell your home to recover what’s owed.

MoneySmart also warns that a guarantee can:

• affect your own ability to borrow in the future
• potentially affect your credit record if the loan isn’t repaid
• put an asset used as security at risk
• have financial and legal consequences you may not have anticipated.

None of that means helping your child buy their first home is a bad idea.

It simply means that before you risk your house to help them buy theirs, make sure you understand exactly what that risk looks like.

If you’re required to obtain independent legal advice or a solicitor’s certificate as part of a guarantee, don’t look at it as another box to tick for the bank.

Ask questions. Understand what you’re signing. Make sure you’re comfortable with it.

Because helping your kids get ahead is one thing.

Putting your own financial future on the line without understanding the consequences is another.

If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

Kenney Legal
Conveyancing | Estate Planning | Independent Legal Advice

27/08/2026

We all know how a family group chat can go 😂

You ask one simple question and somehow 47 messages later, you’re no closer to an answer.

It’s funny when it’s about organising dinner. Not so much when the decisions are about someone’s home, money and belongings.

One of the reasons we’re so passionate about estate planning at Kenney Legal is that a good Will isn’t just about who gets what. It’s about making things a little easier for your family when the time comes.

The clearer your wishes are, the less your family is left trying to work out what you would have wanted.

We’re a small, family-run firm, so we understand these aren’t always the easiest conversations to have. But getting it sorted now can save a lot of questions later.

And hopefully, the family group chat can stick to arguing about dinner. 😂

22/08/2026

Anyone else wish it was 1999?!🙋‍♂️

20/08/2026

🏠 Do you have to wait for probate before selling a house?

It’s a question we hear regularly from executors, and the answer often surprises people.

In many cases, an estate property can be listed for sale and even placed under contract before probate has been granted.

The important distinction? Settlement will generally need to wait until probate is granted, giving the executor the legal authority required to complete the transfer.

For families dealing with an estate, understanding this early can help avoid unnecessary delays, particularly when probate and the sale of a property need to happen at the same time.

Our latest blog explains:

• When an estate property can be listed
• Whether an executor can sign a Contract of Sale before probate
• Why settlement usually needs to wait
• What happens if there is no Will
• Practical steps executors should consider when selling estate property.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.kenneylegal.com.au/blog/can-you-sell-a-house-before-probate-is-granted

At Kenney Legal, we assist executors across Victoria with probate, estate administration and the sale or transfer of estate property.

⚖️ Probate + Conveyancing, handled in one place.

Selling a deceased estate property can often begin before probate is granted. An executor may usually appoint an agent, market the property and even sign a contract of sale while the probate application is being processed. However, settlement will generally need to wait until probate has been grante