Appeals Against Supreme Court Decisions (NSW)

2022-08-31Appeals to the High CourtAppeals against decisions of the NSW Court of Appeal are made to the High Court of Australia. This occurs in matters of public or general importance. There is no automatic right to have an appeal heard by the High C… Read More »

Neighbourhood Disputes (NSW)

2022-08-31Neighbourhood disputes can arise over many everyday matters, such as pets, trees, dividing fences or noise. In many cases, neighbourhood disputes can be resolved informally, by talking about the situation and listening to each other’s point… Read More »

Commercial Leases in NSW

2022-08-31Commercial leases in NSW are interests in commercial premises (for example, office buildings) that are granted by one person, the ‘landlord’, to another, the ‘tenant’. They confer a right on the tenant to exclusive possession of the commerc… Read More »

Making a Will (NSW)

2022-08-31Making a will in New South Wales involves making a written declaration describing how your property will be disposed of after your death. This allows you to leave your assets and any other possessions to which you are entitled at the time o… Read More »

Informal Wills (NSW)

2022-08-31What Constitutes A Formal Will In NSW?In New South Wales, a testator must execute a will correctly for the document to be considered a valid and formal will. Specifically, the document must comply with the following requirements:A formal wi… Read More »