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COOKE & HUTCHINSON AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Property:
Buying or selling a home or an investment property may be the largest financial transaction of your life. Don't leave the legal requirements to chance. Our property law team is able to give responsible advice for a very reasonable fee on all issues effecting the transaction from contract negotiations through to settlement and beyond.
Contracts for the sale and purchase of land or buildings have their own peculiarities. Our Property Law section is expert at monitoring every aspect of the transaction on your behalf to ensure that all the worry is taken out of what should be an exciting time for you!
The First Home Buyers Grant explained.
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Commercial:
This section is still under construction. Please check back later. Or Contact Us with any questions you might have in relation to this area of law.
Wills & Estates:
Our firm has a many years experience in providing advice on these matters. Did you know that if you do not have a legal Will your estate will be distributed in accordance with a formula detailed in the Succession Act and not necessarily in accordance with your wishes. Talk to us about how to make sure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and protected for future generations.
Powers of Attorney:
If you do not have an Enduring Power of Attorney and you subsequently become incapable of handling your own affairs, the Public Trustee will take over your affairs to the exclusion of your immediate family.
Estate Administration:
Upon the death of a member of your immediate family we are able to explain the contents of the deceased's Will (or explain the rights of all interested parties if there is no Will) and to assist the Executor in the collection of all estate assets in readiness for a distribution to the relevant beneficiaries.
We are also able to offer advice to dependants of a deceased where adequate provision has not been made for those dependants in the deceased's Will.
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Elder Law:
At Cooke & Hutchinson we understand that legal matters can often be confusing and intimidating, especially for older people. We also recognise that it is often our more senior citizens who require sound legal advice, particularly in relation to estate planning, property management and retirement villages. With this understanding of the legal needs of elderly citizens in mind, we have developed a specialised elder law practice, which allows us to deal with most areas of law effecting older persons and to clarify the issues surrounding these matters for our clients and remove the confusion and intimidation from the legal process.
Retirement Villages:
In the late 1980's retirement villages became an attractive proposition for many residents.
We have knowledge and experience in the establishment and running of retirement villages from a developer's point of view and are also able to offer sound advice to potential residents having regard to the requirements of the Retirement Villages Act and other related legislation.
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Businesss:
Every business is different. So if you are planning to buy or sell a business it is vital that you are aware of your responsibilities and obligations before committing yourself to any business transaction. Our firm has a wealth of experience in all aspects of commercial law and can help to secure the best deal for you and avoid the potential complications of a commercial transaction.
The business advice that we offer can include guidance on issues such as the most effective entity for you to use in establishing the business, e.g. sole trader, trust, joint venture, partnership or corporation and the legislative requirements of the particular business you propose to commence or acquire. We can also provide advice on lease obligations, licensing enquiries and/or advice on other documentation relevant to your commercial transaction.
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Conveyancing:
Buying or selling a home or an investment property may be the largest financial transaction of your life. Don't leave the legal requirements to chance. Our property law team is able to give responsible advice for a very reasonable fee on all issues effecting the transaction from contract negotiations through to settlement and beyond.
Contracts for the sale and purchase of land or buildings have their own peculiarities. Our Property Law section is expert at monitoring every aspect of the transaction on your behalf to ensure that all the worry is taken out of what should be an exciting time for you!
The First Home Buyers Grant explained.
Contact Us for more information