Worrall Lawyers is a leading provider of specialised legal services in Tasmania. We provide independent, confidential and professional advice to private clients in Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, advice to Executors, advice to beneficiaries, commercial law, taxation law, conveyancing and other aspects of property law. We provide quality legal advice and practical solutions to our clients.

WORR ALL LAWYERS

Peter Worrall LL.B., TEP, Notary Public

Director of Worrall LawyersAreas of Interest: Estate planning, trusts and related business and commercial law areas, Agri-law.Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP); and Non-Executive Governor of the Australia and New Zealand College of Notaries (ANZCN).Author of the Australian Succession Law Chapter on Estate Planning, and many articles on Estate Planning and Commercial Law.

Office Address: 133 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS 7000Mailing Address: GPO Box 1134 Hobart TAS 7001Ausdoc: DX 259 HobartTelephone: (03) 6223 8899Facsimile: (03) 6223 6322Email Contact: info@pwl.com.auSkype: [first name].[surname].wl

WORR ALL LAWYERS SEMINARSWe conduct regular seminars for our referrers, our clients and for members of the public. To register, please email us at: info@pwl.com.au

ESTATE PLANNING TASMANIA NEWSWe offer a monthly email newsletter called Estate Planning Tasmania News. To subscribe please email us at: info@pwl.com.au

Kate Hanslow B.A. LL.B. (Hons), TEP

Senior Associate LawyerAreas of Interest: Estate planning, Estate litigation and alternative dispute resolution.Board member of the Heart Foundation Tasmania Division; and member of the Law Society of Tasmania CPD Committee.

Trevor McKenna B.Com LL.B.

Associate Lawyer and Head of Family LawAreas of interest: Property, financial and maintenance disputes, financial & pre-nuptial agreements, child related matters including child support, negotiated settlements (including Mediation) and court representation.Vice Chair of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Tasmania, Member of the Family Court of Australia Case Management Committee (Tasmania), Contributing Author of the Family Law Chapters of Lawyers Practice Manual WA.

Sam McCullough B.Com. LL.B., TEP

Director of Worrall LawyersAreas of Interest: Estate disputes, Estate planning, planning for the future of family members with disabilities, and farm succession.Tasmanian representative for the Law Society of Tasmania on the National Elder Law & Succession Committee of the Law Council of Australia; an Associate of the Tax Institute of Australia; and a member of the Law Society of Tasmania Elder Law & Succession Committee. Co-author of Statutory Will Applications: A Practical Guide.

Maggie Keeling B.A. LL.B.

Associate LawyerAreas of Interest: Property and commercial transactions and commercial leases.Member of the Property and Commercial Law Committee.

Kimberley Martin B.A. LL.B. (Hons)

Associate LawyerAreas of Interest: Estate planning, Wills, Will trusts, family trusts, and superannuation.Director of the Glenorchy Community Fund, currently undertaking a Masters of Applied Law (Wills and Estates).

Harpreet Gill B.A. LL.B.

Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent No: 1464039Areas of Interest: Migration law, Estate planning; and Property and commercial transactions.Member of the Migration Institute of Australia and Committee member of the Tasmanian Indian Cultural Society.Speaks and writes in Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesian and Malay, and speaks Hindi and Punjabi fluently.

Silas Hoon LL.B.

LawyerAreas of Interest: Property and commercial transactions and commercial leases.Speaks and writes in Mandarin, and speaks Hokkien fluently.

Bridget Caplice B.Bus. LL.B.

LawyerAreas of Interest: Property and commercial transactions, and subdivisions.

Mardi Rhoden B.A. LL.B (Hons)

LawyerAreas of Interest: Estate Planning and Estate Administration.

Jacqueline Goodwin B.A. LL.B.

LawyerAreas of Interest: Estate Administration, advice to executors and beneficiaries of estates.

Kate Moss B.Sc. LL.B., TEP

Associate LawyerAreas of Interest: Complex probate and estate administration matters, including taxation matters, structuring advice arising from Will Trusts created on death and superannuation death benefits.Full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Committee Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Tasmanian Branch)

Providing independent, confidential and professional advice to private clients in estate planning, wills, probate, advice to executors, advice to beneficiaries, commercial law, taxation law, conveyancing and other aspects of property law

What is conveyancing?“Conveyancing” is the legal process of transferring ownership of property fromone person to another.

Why should you engage Worrall Lawyers to assist you when undertaking a conveyancing transaction?The sale or purchase of property is a major event in your life. It involves a serious financial decision, there are legal requirements to be met, specific procedures to be followed and protections that should be put in place to protect your interests. It is what prudent and careful people do. Whether you are an experienced property investor or a first or second home buyer, you will benefit from the assistance an experienced legal practitioner can provide. Our lawyers have the legal knowledge and experience to ensure that your transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible. We strongly advise you to contact us before commencing negotiations for a property sale or purchase, and before you sign an offer or contract or any other legal documents.

What can Worrall Lawyers offer you? • A full conveyancing service. We do not cut corners in order to offer the

lowest price. We will undertake all of the work required to complete your transaction and to ensure that you are fully informed and protected throughout.

• Friendly and approachable lawyers and clerks who are committed to delivering a high level of communication and quality service.

• Straightforward advice and information about the process of buying or selling a property.

• Practical solutions to the wide range of problems that can arise during the conveyancing process.

• The knowledge and experience to promptly and efficiently resolve any legal issues that arise.

• The peace of mind that comes from knowing that this important transaction is in the hands of an experienced legal practitioner.

Your saleSelling your property is not always an easy process. There are many steps involved from marketing the property to completing the final settlement. It is in your interest that the conveyance is completed properly and efficiently. We will work with you, the real estate agent, your bank and the purchaser’s solicitor, to make this process as simple as possible.

Your purchasePurchasing a property involves more complex legal procedures and processes than selling a property. From making an offer, to conducting due diligence enquiries, to ultimately having the property transferred into your name, the assistance of an experienced legal professional is essential to protect your interests.

Due diligence enquiries Tasmania does not currently have a statutory vendor disclosure regime. This means that the principle of “buyer beware” applies to all property purchases. We will undertake a full range of searches and enquiries to obtain relevant information that is available on the public record so that you are informed about the legal and other characteristics of the property you are purchasing.

Legal costs and disbursements Legal costs and disbursements for a conveyance will differ depending on whether you are selling or buying, whether it is a commercial or residential property, whether you have a mortgage and any other work that may be involved. To obtain an estimate of the legal costs, disbursements and other fees that will be payable for your sale or purchase, please contact our office.

Other costs you should be aware of:AGENT’S COMMISSION AND FEES (SALE ONLY)A Real Estate Agent’s fees will vary depending on the sale price of the property and the particular Real Estate Agent you use. The recommended scale of fees available on the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania website (www.reit.com.au) provides a useful guide, however you should always contact your Real Estate Agent to discuss their particular fees and charges.

GOVERNMENT DUTY (PURCHASE ONLY)All property purchases are subject to Government Duty, which is charged according to a scale. The State Revenue Office website (http://www.sro.tas.gov.au/) provides an online calculator which can be used to calculate the Duty payable based on the purchase price. We can also advise you of the Duty payable on your purchase when we provide an estimate.

More information If you are contemplating selling or purchasing property and would like more information, please contact our office on (03) 6223 8899 or email a member of our conveyancing team at: Maggie Keeling (Associate) maggie.keeling@pwl.com.auTodd Riley (Associate) todd.riley@pwl.com.au Bridget Caplice (Law Graduate) bridget.caplice@pwl.com.au Silas Hoon (Law Graduate) silas.hoon@pwl.com.au

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