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Understanding the Recent Changes to Victorian Supreme Court Probate Costs – Big Changes set to have Huge Consequences for Administration of Estates
Navigating the Probate process can be complex, especially when there are changes to the costs involved. Recently, the Supreme Court of...
Lily Cox
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Victorian Court Etiquette and Common Practices
The Victorian court system is serious and formal, which can be unnerving for those how are required to go to court for the first time....
Mal Ryan Glen
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Commonwealth Bank fined after pleading guilty to underpayments of long service leave entitlements
Wage theft and underpaying employee entitlements is in news headlines again after the Commonwealth Bank was recently found underpaying...
Mal Ryan Glen
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Vacant Property and Holiday Home Tax - Beware!
As of 1 January 2025, a new Tax will apply to any vacant residential land throughout Victoria. This has been extended from the inner-city...
Lily Cox
Jul 4, 20242 min read
Why have a Written Employment Contract?
In any employment relationship a legal contract will exist. The express terms of that contract may be written, oral or a combination of...
Alice Dunn
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Ruling Beyond the Grave
How can I control what my beneficiaries do with their inheritance? Have you ever wondered whether you can say that your children are each...
Lily Cox
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Fixed Term Contracts
From 6 December 2023, the duration of fixed term employment contracts will be limited due to amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)...
Mal Ryan Glen
Nov 29, 20233 min read
Minimum Wages Adjustments
Minimum wages will increase from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. This journal post will cover the basics of...
Alice Dunn
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Windfall Gains Tax
A new land tax will soon apply which may affect people who own land that is rezoned after 1 July 2023. This post explains if you are...
Mal Ryan Glen
Apr 9, 20232 min read
One Act, Many Changes
On 15 June 2022 a new bill was passed called the Agriculture Legislation Amendment Act 2022. This Act makes changes to 11 Acts which...
Lily Cox
Apr 3, 20232 min read
How much is mine? From the soil to the sky
When you purchase property you are entitled to the airspace above and to the soil below, or to put it in latin as lawyers are want to do,...
Jon Gifford
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Could a Mutual Will be Right for you?
What is a Mutual Will? A mutual will is when two people agree to signing wills pursuant to a contract between them. This contract...
Lily Cox
Aug 5, 20222 min read
The International World of Deceased Estates
It can be a difficult time when a loved one passes away and is often made more difficult dealing with their assets in line with their...
Stacey Cook
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Informal Property Settlement Risks in Family Law
Clients often mistakenly believe that a formal property settlement is not required if they have entered into an informal agreement with...
Megan Kavanagh
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Conservatorships - Protective or Prohibitive?
Image credit "Amanda Bynes" by condoungtolua is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. Conservatorships are a hot topic right now with the recent...
Lily Cox
May 27, 20222 min read
Is there a difference between Conveyancers and Solicitors?
Generally speaking, conveyancers only have detailed knowledge in the processes required for the conveyance of property. On the other...
Mal Ryan Glen
Apr 1, 20221 min read
What happens if I don't have a Will?
If you do not have a Will when you die the people left to look after your estate (eg. family, friends) will be required to apply for a...
Mal Ryan Glen
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Our practice is founded on Community
We are proud to be Mansfield’s oldest law firm. Founded over 100 years ago, Mal Ryan & Glen has seen Mansfield flourish and has forged...
Mal Ryan Glen
Nov 18, 20211 min read
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The contents of this blog are considered accurate as at the date of publication. However the applicable laws may be subject to change, thereby affecting the accuracy of these articles. The information contained in these blog posts is of a general nature only and is not specific to anyone’s personal circumstances. Please seek legal advice before acting on any of the information contained in these posts.
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