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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

Nov 133 min read

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...

Victorian Court Etiquette and Common Practices

Mal Ryan Glen

Sep 123 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....

Commonwealth Bank fined after pleading guilty to underpayments of long service leave entitlements

Mal Ryan Glen

Jul 313 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...

Vacant Property and Holiday Home Tax - Beware!

Lily Cox

Jul 42 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...

Alice Dunn

Jun 42 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...

Lily Cox

Feb 202 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...

Mal Ryan Glen

Nov 29, 20233 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)...

Alice Dunn

Jun 8, 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...

Mal Ryan Glen

Apr 9, 20232 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...

Lily Cox

Apr 3, 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...

How much is mine? From the soil to the sky

Jon Gifford

Oct 21, 20222 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,...

Lily Cox

Aug 5, 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...

The International World of Deceased Estates

Stacey Cook

Jul 14, 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...

Informal Property Settlement Risks in Family Law

Megan Kavanagh

Jul 1, 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...

Conservatorships - Protective or Prohibitive?

Lily Cox

May 27, 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...

Is there a difference between Conveyancers and Solicitors?

Mal Ryan Glen

Apr 1, 20221 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

Feb 2, 20222 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

Nov 18, 20211 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...

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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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