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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Planning
Going through the process of divorce is difficult, and there are a number of considerations to make to protect your assets going forward. In this blog we outline key changes to consider in your will and provide a checklist of priority actions for your estate plan after separation and divorce.

Settlements and Extension of Settlement Date in REIQ Contracts
Recent updates to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Contracts include provisions for extending the Settlement Date by up to 5 business days, in certain circumstances.







Bradley & Bray merges with Brisbane law firm PMG law
Bradley & Bray are excited to announce completion of our merger with PMG Law as of 1st December 2022.

Can a step-child contest their step-parent’s Will?
The listed beneficiaries on a will are often family members, however, they can be any person or organisation nominated by the person making the will.

Things You Need to Know About a Grant of Probate
Obtaining a grant of probate may be overwhelming. You need to seek legal advice to help you navigate the process seamlessly. Here’s what you need to know.

Writing a Will? Here’s What You Need to Consider
Writing a Will isn’t as easy as you think. It’s a legally binding document that can impact the future of your loved ones or beneficiaries. You have a lot to think about, and while going through all the considerations, you may leave out key details.

Budget 2022: A Boon for Home-owners Over 55
Are you a single or a couple rattling around in a too-big family home that you’ve held for over 10 years?
In a boon for those aged 55 years and over, the Federal Budget has lowered the age of the “downsizer contribution” allowing singles or couples selling their homes to make a one-off contribution to their super of up to $300,000 each.

Top 10 Finalist: Women In Law Awards - Innovator of the Year
Our Director writes about Bradley & Bray’s recent selection as a top 10 Finalist in the Women in Law Awards 2022 in the category of Innovator of the Year

The Hidden Cost of “Free” Wills
The Public Trustee has an important role to play but clearly needs a thorough review of how its purposes are achieved.
One of the issues, in our view, is that the Public Trustee is, and is expected to be, self-funded. The Public Trustee provides “free” Wills which means…

Bridie named inaugural member of LTAG
Our Associate Bridie Edwards feels very honoured to have been appointed as an inaugural member of the nationwide Legal Tech Advisory Group as an industry consultant.

Bridie Edwards named in rising stars under 30
Bridie Edwards named in the Sunshine Coast Daily’s Rising Stars Under 30. The Sunshine Coast Daily compiled a list of 30 of some of the most impressive community members under 30 years of age who are wielding their influence on our region.

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Podcast
On this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Bradley & Bray Lawyers director Jacob Corbett to discuss his journey to firm leadership in his late 20s, how his firm has evolved since the 1970s and why, and how his mentor instilled in him the importance of seeking out perspectives from the next generation of leaders.

Settlements in Queensland Conveyancing... How Does it Work?
Conveyancing of property sounds complex. We cover the conveyancing process through to Settlement to help you understand what happens if you have a purchase or sale contract which has now gone unconditional. Your Lawyer/Conveyancer has a bit of work to do before the Property is settled.

Does your Business fall into the Retail Shop Leases Act?
The Retail Shop Leases Act adds further administrative requirements and obligations on both Landlords and Tenants that are extremely time-sensitive, and non-compliance can result in unintended consequences in certain circumstances.
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