Hawkes LawyersSep 7, 20203 minWe are now subscribed for PEXAWhat is PEXA and e-conveyancing? PEXA stands for Property Exchange Australia. It is an online electronic lodgement network which enables...
Hawkes LawyersAug 31, 20201 minWhen should I update my Will?Your Will expresses your wishes at a particular point in time. It is advisable to regularly review your Will as your circumstances change...
Hawkes LawyersAug 24, 20201 minConveyancing: Do I choose a Conveyancer or Solicitor?When transferring ownership of a property, property experts and experienced conveyancing teams handle all the legal aspects for you. Good...
Hawkes LawyersAug 24, 20201 minCan I prepare my own Will?The precise wording of a Will is a specialised and important legal task. The ordinary meaning of words is not necessarily the same as...
Hawkes LawyersAug 17, 20203 minWills: Everything you need to knowSecuring estates can be daunting for many people, with complex language and strict legal requirements. We're here to simplify the...
Hawkes LawyersApr 8, 20206 minObtaining and Setting Aside a Warrant of Possession under the Residential Tenancy Laws in QueenslandHave you ever been in a situation where you really want to get a tenant out of your home? Well you should be aware that you cannot just...
Hawkes LawyersFeb 5, 20205 minA Trustee's Duty To InvestWhere a Trustee has a duty to invest, there are certain legal requirements placed on them. Interestingly, it is not too uncommon to find...
Hawkes LawyersFeb 5, 20206 minContract Law; Penalties, Unconscionable Conduct and Unfair Contract TermsINTRODUCTION At common law and in equity there are legal principles usually protecting the perceived weaker party to a transaction or...
Hawkes LawyersFeb 5, 20205 minExploring Injurious Falsehood, Defamation (Civil and Criminal) and Misleading and Deceptive ConductSince the statutory abolition of specific corporations being able to sue in defamation, claims for damages to business reputation are now...