What happens when an ex-partner claims on an estate?
We recently acted for a mother of a man in his late 20s who sadly lost his life.
Grace de Vere
Solicitor, Litigation
Latest news from Reesjones
Enduring Power of Attorney v Advance Health Directive – what’s the difference?
There is often confusion in relation to the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive.
Ellen Muller
Solicitor, Wills & Estates
Landowner Checklist
Our Energy, Environment and Agriculture solicitors have developed a short checklist below to improve your position and better protect your interests when dealing with someone accessing or taking your land.
Matthew Dunlop
Senior Solicitor, Energy & Environment
What’s My Name and Where Did My Deposit Go?
Buying a property can be the largest transaction that many people enter into in their lifetime. It can be stressful and worrying if you are not prepared.
Lump Sum Offers from WorkCover
If you have been receiving WorkCover benefits as a result of an injury you suffered during the course of your employment, you may be entitled to receive a lump sum offer from WorkCover.
Justin Houlihan
Consultant, Litigation
Voluntary Assisted Dying in Queensland & Your Estate Planning
Queensland has now joined other states in passing laws for Voluntary Assisted Dying.
Kerry Attwill
Managing Partner, Wills & Estates
Simplifying the death notification process
In welcome news for those acting as Executor of an Estate, the Government has initiated a free national service known as the Australian Death Notification Service.
Alesha Benbow
Clerk, Wills & Estates
A new standard for wind farm noise impacts
With a flurry of wind farm projects developing around Central Queensland, it's important to know where you stand should you find your property neighbouring or nearby a wind farm.
Melanie Findlay
Partner, Energy & Environment
Protecting Landowner Rights amidst an energy infrastructure boom
The Central Queensland region, particularly around Gladstone, is a hot bed of energy production in Australia.
Matthew Dunlop
Senior Solicitor, Energy & Environment
Key changes to REIQ commercial property contracts
In July this year, the REIQ’s standard residential contracts were updated to reflect legislative changes that came into effect at the beginning of 2022.
What does ‘No win, No Fee’ mean?
It’s a catch phrase that gets thrown around a lot in the world of personal injury law – but are you aware of what you’re agreeing to when you enter into a ‘No Win, No Fee’ arrangement?
Justin Houlihan
Consultant, Litigation
