Responsibility for making a valid claim to a caveat has shifted from the client to the PEXA user as a result of process changes and a recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court. This session will provide a guide to the lodging of a caveat and how conveyancers can minimise their risks in doing so, including:
Personal superannuation assets are increasingly becoming more valuable and, in some instances, may exceed the value of assets forming part of the estate. There is often confusion about what happens to superannuation when the fund member dies, and this session will provide a guide to management of this non-estate asset, including:
Appearing in the Local Court for an accused in a defended matter can be a challenging experience, but the key to success lies in preparation and an understanding of the process. This session provides a thorough guide to practitioners of key essentials in appearing in a matter in the Local Court, including:
The transition to 100% digital conveyancing and lodgement has changed the playing field and created a raft of new challenges for property lawyers. This session looks at the key issues and what they mean in practice, including:
Accepting liability, even of a limited nature, under a contract brings with it potentially onerous consequences and, as a result, precise and thorough drafting of such clauses is essential. This session provides a deep-dive into the drafting of guarantees and indemnities and associated guidance practitioners need to provide their clients, including:
The pandemic has seen a massive cultural shift in the way we practice law. Like it or loathe it, the digital age is well and truly upon us. This session looks at practical ways to improve your online presence and the digital skills you need to master, including:
This session examines some precautionary risk management tips for wills and estate practitioners to ensure they satisfy their ethical and professional obligations. It includes:
PART 1: NSW Conveyancing Law and Procedure: Recent Developments and Reforms
It’s never a dull moment in the world of conveyancing. This wrap-up session examines the key challenges in conveyancing law and procedure over the last 12 months, including:
· E-conveyancing and electronic execution of documents – where are we up to?
SMSF auditors may understand the importance of the investment strategy but what this means in practice requires a bit more consideration. This session looks at the key issues, including:
Recent case law has highlighted the operation and effect of unfair contract regulation on the banking and finance sector. This session looks at some of the key issues, including: