Fact Sheets

The do’s and do not’s for taking care of you and your estate, along with personal instructions…

If through illness or accident, you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself, someone else can…

Making an “AHD” or “EPG” enables you to plan for personal, lifestyle and treatment decisions…

The donee(s) of your Enduring Power of Guardianship can, accept the appointment of Guardian by…

A written declaration whereby you appoint an Executor to administer your estate after your death…

In a relationship it is not uncommon for one of the spouses to receive an inheritance…

Many clients are unsure of what information to bring with them to their initial appointment with…

We will provide you with two copies of your Enduring Power of Attorney, so that if one needs to…

An enduring power of guardianship is a legal tool which enables a competent adult to appoint…

Instructions on what you should do and what not to do, once your will is signed…

What happens if you die without a will? If a person dies without a valid Will, he or she dies “intestate”…

The Executor is responsible for the proper finalisation of the expenses of the estate as well as the…

Mediation is an opportunity for the parties and their lawyers (if they have them) to meet at Court to talk through and reach their own agreement with the support of a mediator. The mediator will usually help the parties talk to each other, in a respectful and safe environment.

Mutual Wills are Wills made by two individuals (typically husband and wife) pursuant to a contract…

An Executor is the person appointed in a Will to administer the estate of a deceased person…

Making a new Will revokes any previous Wills that you might have made, unless special circumstances…

Testamentary Trust Wills create a discretionary trust upon the death of a testator which gives the trustee…

A Will is a written declaration whereby you appoint an Executor to administer your estate after…

A legal document between two or more parties that clearly spells out just what is expected…

Mediation is an opportunity for the parties and their lawyers (if they have them) to meet at Court to talk through and reach their own agreement with the support of a mediator. The mediator will usually help the parties talk to each other, in a respectful and safe environment.

There are three ways to collect a debt. By doing it yourself, using a debt collection agency, or using a lawyer…

If you have not paid a debt or come to a satisfactory arrangement after a creditor has requested payment…

In Australia the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) provides for the general protections that are…

Entering into a franchise agreement should be undertaken with careful consideration…

Overseas governments sometimes need proof that Australian documents, or the signatures of…

One of the most satisfying tasks we perform at Lynn and Brown Lawyers is to work with our clients to either…

A legal document between two or more parties that clearly spells out just what is expected…

As many small business owners know, one of the most important assets of a business is its lease…

Lending and borrowing money from a bank follows procedural guidelines that have evolved over centuries…

Mediation is an opportunity for the parties and their lawyers (if they have them) to meet at Court to talk through and reach their own agreement with the support of a mediator. The mediator will usually help the parties talk to each other, in a respectful and safe environment.

The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) is relatively new legislation about personal…

As an employer, you have been using for some time a standard restraint of trade clause in your contract of…

Once you’ve signed a lease you’re stuck with the payments and obligations for the duration…

Without terms of trade, disputes over late or unpaid bills become difficult to manage. By clarifying your terms…

Verification of identification includes documentation such as passports, driver’s licenses, and other government-issued IDs. We help clients comply with various regulations and requirements, ensuring that they meet the standards set by the relevant authorities.

A Notary Public is also known in Australia as a Public Notary or Notary. They are senior lawyers that…