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Buyers to Adjust and Pay GST for Purchase of new Properties

The Federal Government have recently announced that it will require purchasers of newly constructed residential properties or new subdivisions to remit the GST directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as part of settlement. These Laws will be effective from 1 July 2018 and it will require your Solicitor or Legal firm undertaking your buying...
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EXECUTORS APPOINTMENT

CAN YOU REPLACE AN EXECUTOR ONCE THE TESTATOR/TESTATRIX (THE PERSON MAKING THE WILL) HAS PASSED AWAY In short the answer to the question is, it is not possible to amend a Will after the testator has passed away. This is to be distinguished from alteration of a Will for a person who fails testamentary capacity....
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Treatment of Capital Gains Tax

Treatment of Capital Gains Tax in Family Law Property Settlements. There can by many circumstances in which capital gains tax is considered or may be likely or may require contemplation when as part of a property settlement an investment asset is included in the asset pool to be distributed between the parties. Capital gains tax is not...
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Limitation Periods

When you suffer an injury arising as a result of a motor vehicle, work place or any other type of accident you have certain limitations and restrictions that are imposed upon you as to when you are able to issue proceedings. There are of course specific limitations in reach of the relevant legislation including for motor...
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