Bill Lyons Solicitors Legal Services

CONVEYANCING

We have a very strong conveyancing practice which is made up mainly of established clients and those who learn about our reputation.

BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE?

We would be happy to read through your Contract with you before you sign so that you are fully aware of your rights and obligations.

Remember that it is essential that you arrange insurance cover for the property you are buying as it will be at your own risk from 5.pm on the business day following the formation of the Contract.

Our staff are expert at administering the progress of your Contract so that you have peace of mind in knowing that your purchase or sale is in safe hands.

We have the advantage of local knowledge which is often crucial in the conveyancing process.

WILLS AND ESTATES

Bill and Debbie Krause both enjoy the client contact involved in practising this area of law. We regularly participate in continuing legal education seminars and activities to keep up to date with the changes in legislation and Court decisions.

DO YOU HAVE A WILL?

If you do not have a Will then not only will your loved ones be left cleaning up a mess which could result in family feuds, but also additional legal fees and government charges would be incurred in obtaining Letters of Administration from the Supreme Court. People often work a lifetime to accumulate money and assets and then don't go the further simple and inexpensive step to make a Will to ensure that their loved ones are looked after. Similarly, those you did not intend to be beneficiaries may well receive all or part of your estate.

You should review your Will regularly as an out of date Will could potentially do more harm than good. Also you should note that getting married revokes any Will made prior to the marriage (unless it is a specially drafted Will made "in contemplation of marriage").

ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY (EPA)

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document whereby you give someone else the power to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf. "Enduring" simply means that the document continues to have effect even if you lose mental capacity.

If you were to become incapacitated and you did not have an EPA, the Public Trustee of Queensland could be called upon to make decisions for you. This would, of course, involve considerable expense to you and inconvenience to your loved ones.

Another reason to have an EPA might be that you will be away from home and need a trusted friend or relative to sign documents or make decisions for you in your absence. Of course, an EPA can be revoked by you at any time provided you still have mental capacity to take this step.

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

We are experienced at administering the estates of persons who have passed away. We have an understanding of the emotions and other issues which often surface when a family member dies and we strive to finalise matters with the minimum of fuss.

DEVELOPMENT WORK

We have acted on behalf of a number of developers in the past, including the Rumba Resort which is Caloundra's most prestigious development consisting of 74 residential units and 10 commercial units.

We have also acted for many duplex owners and owners of smaller blocks of units both from inception when "off the plan" contracts and disclosure statements are required or when the decision to strata title has been made later in the development process.

Regardless of the size of the development, this work is complex, and involved and requires meticulous attention to detail to provide a seamless solution.

In addition to unit development, we have also acted for the developers of vacant land and are fully aware of the various legislative and practical requirements to make this process as easy and stress free for you, the developer, as possible.

Feel free to contact Bill Lyons via our online contact form and they will be happy to discuss your requirements.

 

BUSINESSES AND LEASING

We handle the sale and purchase of businesses and have a great deal of experience in this area. One of our core beliefs is that it is irrelevant if the sale price is in the millions or in the low thousands - every seller and purchaser deserves the same attention to detail.

BUSINESSES

Your own sale or purchase of a Business is extremely important to you and we understand this. We have the knowledge and experience to deal with not only the standard issues, but those unusual circumstances that crop up more often than you might imagine.

MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

Bill Lyons Solicitors also has extensive experience in Management Rights transactions and our knowledge in the Body Corporate area is crucial when dealing with either the sale or purchases of Management Rights.

LEASING

When leasing a property, whether as a Tenant or Landlord, it is imperative to have expert knowledge of the Retail Shop Leases Act, even if it does not apply as many leases are classified incorrectly in this area. We have a broad knowledge of the Act, and its Amendments.

 

BODY CORPORATE MATTERS

We have experience in all body corporate work but specialise in:

• The preparation of Community Management Statements ("CMS"), either to document changes required by the Body Corporate or the drafting of the initial CMS required for setting up the Body Corporate.
• Acting for Body Corporate Managers, buyers and sellers in Management Rights transactions.
• Acting for Body Corporate Managers and contractors in relation to Caretaking and Letting Agreements.