You’ve been through the paperwork, the waiting, and the grief. Now the Supreme Court has handed down a grant of probate and your real responsibilities as executor are just beginning. Here’s what you actually need to do next, step by step, under Western Australian law. What Must an Executor Do After Probate Is Granted for

When someone dies without a valid Will in Western Australia, their family cannot simply divide the estate according to what they believe the person would have wanted. WA law determines who is entitled to inherit and, in many cases, someone will need legal authority to deal with the deceased person’s assets. This is known as

It is not legally required to use a conveyancing lawyer when buying property in WA. However, getting legal advice before signing the contract can help you avoid costly mistakes. A lawyer can review the contract, explain the special conditions and identify potential legal risks before you commit. Once the seller accepts your offer and a

Family law in Perth is the area of Australian law that governs legal issues involving families, including divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, financial agreements and family violence. In Western Australia, these matters are managed through the state’s own Family Court, with some legal rules and court processes differing from the rest of Australia.  Knowing

A conveyancer manages the legal and administrative process of transferring property ownership from a seller to a buyer. Their role includes reviewing the contract of sale, conducting property and title searches, preparing and lodging settlement documents, liaising with your bank and other parties, calculating settlement adjustments, tracking deadlines, and coordinating the day of settlement itself.

Reviewing a contract of sale before signing is one of the most important steps in any WA property transaction. Once a sale contract is signed and acceptance is communicated, it becomes legally binding. Unlike some other Australian states, Western Australia does not provide an automatic cooling-off period for most residential property purchases. That means signing

Separation under one roof is when a couple genuinely ends their relationship but continues living in the same home. In Western Australia, this arrangement is legally recognised, and the required 12-month separation period for divorce can still apply even if neither party has moved out. This situation is far more common than many people realise.

Imagine your business partner pulls you aside one afternoon, saying they want out. No warning, no clear plan; just a conversation that turns your working week upside down. You’re left asking: What happens to the business? What are they entitled to? And what are you liable for? This is not an unusual situation. Partnership exit

Do you know skipping a consent order after separation from your ex-spouse can backfire on you years later? Yes, you heard it right. Many couples think that finalizing arrangements regarding children and finances after separation or divorce, there is no need to document them. But they don’t know that this minor mistake can be a

A silent divorce isn’t about fighting all the time. It’s more subtle. It’s when couples remain legally married, but they are emotionally distant. You can be married and still feel completely alone. It sounds so weird, but it is a problem for a lot of Aussie couples.  You can navigate family challenges with Hoe Lawyers.