Antippa Lawyers

Antippa Lawyers We speak English and Greek At Antippa Lawyers, we provide efficient and reliable service with high quality advice.

We advise, consult and prepare documents for businesses on commercial acquisitions, leasing and small business issues, and for individuals on Family law and Wills & deceased estate matters. This is what has kept our clients loyal since 1961. Our skills are displayed by reading documents carefully, envisaging problems and avoiding them before they arise. Careful wording of documents and reading of Contracts with the benefit of our many years of experience can avoid many latent traps.

A Unit Owner fenced an area that was next to her unit to use as her personal courtyard even though it was originally com...
06/05/2024

A Unit Owner fenced an area that was next to her unit to use as her personal courtyard even though it was originally common property.

She claimed ownership of the courtyard by "adverse possession by long use".

Peter Antippa acted for the Owners’ Corporation to defeat the claim at VCAT so that the common property could be used by ALL owners.

With the removal of the fences, all owners and tenants will be able to access the rubbish bins, the utility meters and the garden tap.

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What is a trust?- Trusts are legal arrangements or relationships where a person or company (the trustee) holds property ...
09/10/2023

What is a trust?
- Trusts are legal arrangements or relationships where a person or company (the trustee) holds property and the legal title to that property for the benefit of someone else (the beneficiary or unit holder)

Resettlement of the trust
- If a trust is resettled, the original trust will be terminated and transferred to a new trust.
- However, resettlement can result in significant tax and duty consequences, making it undesirable, especially for business owners.

Click the link to read more about the consequences of resettlement of a trust: https://www.antippa.com.au/resettlement-of-trust-deed/

OUR FINAL PART - 4 OF 4 OF JURY SERVICE!How do you get paid and what do you bring?
31/08/2023

OUR FINAL PART - 4 OF 4 OF JURY SERVICE!
How do you get paid and what do you bring?

PART 3 OF 4 - JURY SERVICE!When do you need to attend Court and how can you be excused?
28/08/2023

PART 3 OF 4 - JURY SERVICE!
When do you need to attend Court and how can you be excused?

PART 2 OF 4 - JURY SERVICE!We talk all about eligibility & disqualification.
24/08/2023

PART 2 OF 4 - JURY SERVICE!
We talk all about eligibility & disqualification.

Have you heard of Jury Service? Keep an eye out on your mail, you might be next....PART 1 OF OUR 4 PART SERIES ON JURY S...
23/08/2023

Have you heard of Jury Service? Keep an eye out on your mail, you might be next....
PART 1 OF OUR 4 PART SERIES ON JURY SERVICE!

Have you ever considered why your Real Estate Agent is referring specific conveyancers? This might be something to think...
11/08/2023

Have you ever considered why your Real Estate Agent is referring specific conveyancers? This might be something to think about when buying/selling your next property.

The Victorian Government has announced an abolition of duty on purchase of commercial and industrial property from 1 Jul...
01/06/2023

The Victorian Government has announced an abolition of duty on purchase of commercial and industrial property from 1 July 2024.

What is happening:
- There will no longer be duty payable when you buy commercial or industrial property in Victoria, instead, you will still have to pay land tax and an annual property tax set at 1% of the property’s unimproved land value.
- This won’t apply to residential properties.

How it will work:
- From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties will transition to the new system
- There will first be a transitional period to allow the purchaser to either pay stamp duty or the equivalent amount over 10 years.
- Once the property enters this new system, stamp duty won’t ever be payable again and the annual property tax will be paid.
- This scheme won’t apply to property purchased before 1 July 2024 for current owners of commercial or industrial properties.

Benefits:
- Is expected to add $50 billion to the Victorian economy.
- VCCI CEO Paul Guerra described the move as a “generational productivity reform”.
- Will accelerate building upgrades, stimulate investments and free up capital, encouraging economic growth.

Succession planningUpon the end of the reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, there were questions about who would succeed her...
18/05/2023

Succession planning

Upon the end of the reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II, there were questions about who would succeed her. Have you considered your own succession planning? Who will take over in your business? Do you have a Will?

This event is another reminder for everyone, in particular, business owners to organise their succession plans, as early as possible, to ensure the most effective and efficient plan and transfer of assets when the inevitable time arrives. It is also important to keep the succession plan and Will up to date by reviewing and updating regularly.

The death of the Head of State highlighted how an updated and clear succession plan is vital, especially for business owners in order to allow for a smooth transition of leadership. Whether these transitions are planned and expected or not, this could cause serious harm to the survival and success of the business or even cause issues between family members.

HRH King Charles II and the former Queen Elizabeth II were both planning for the transition of leadership years in advance, and Charles had already begun taking up most of the responsibilities leading up to the Queen’s death, enabling a smooth transition. This is a great lesson for individuals and businesses from the royal family that by having an efficient and effective succession plan allows you to act quickly and ensure a smooth leadership transition, especially important for complex affairs.

A succession plan must be an ongoing task or a “living, breathing entity”. You must play an active role in reviewing and refreshing your plans by looking at your past, present and future circumstances in preparation for transfer of leadership (in a business setting) or transfer of assets (for individuals).

Make sure you have a Will. This will help you set out how you want your assets or business distributed and organised once you pass and ensure this is done in an effective and efficient way.

We can help you. Contact us to make a Will or review a current Will.

☎️ 9650 2115
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Getting a divorce can be a messy and exhausting process. Once you have applied for divorce orders, you only have 12 mont...
20/03/2023

Getting a divorce can be a messy and exhausting process. Once you have applied for divorce orders, you only have 12 months to get your property assets in order, that is why we recommend separating your property assets prior to doing so. This ensures that you have taken the appropriate time to split everything fairly between you and your ex-partner and avoid making poor, hasty decisions.

Call us to book an appointment.
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