Guides & Resources

Operating a Business

When Is a Business Name Required? Any business operating in New South Wales must register a Business Name with the Office of Fair Trading. The Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) governs the operation of company names. If a company wishes …

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Conveyancing

What is Conveyancing? ‘Conveyancing’ is the legal term used to describe the transfer of land ownership. ‘Transfer’ can occur by the sale or purchase of land, by a court order or upon the owner’s death. What does it involve? For …

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Going to Court

What are Courts? Courts are the forums for hearing disputes. All of the state and federal Courts have different procedures. “Litigation” is the term used to describe a dispute before the Courts. Which Court for which dispute? Federal Courts determine …

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Wills & Estates

What Is a Will? A “Will” is a legal document providing directions as to how your assets (“estate”) are to be treated after your death. A Will must have an “executor” to manage your estate and carry out the directions …

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Mortgages

What Is a Mortgage? If you borrow money, your lender may want to hold the title deed to your property to make sure the loan is repaid. A mortgage gives the lender the legal fight to sell the property if …

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Shanahans Butlers Solicitors

Shanahans Butlers Solictors
22 Restwell Street
Bankstown NSW 2200

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