Zande Law

01/04/2026

This month at Zande Law we are offering Aged Care Staff a discount on their estate planning documents at our North Lakes and Cleveland offices.

Call (07) 3385 0999 or visit us on www.zandelaw.com.au to book in an appointment.

02/03/2026

This month at Zande Law we are offering First Responders a discount on their estate planning documents at our North Lakes and Cleveland offices.

Call (07) 3385 0999 or visit us on www.zandelaw.com.au to book in an appointment.

09/02/2026

This month at Zande Law we are offering Teachers discounts on Wills & Enduring Power of Attorney. Call 07 3385 0999 or book online via zandelaw.com.au

Founded in 2007, Zande Law are the longest established law firm in North Lakes.

Any client of Zande Law can rest assured that they are receiving honest advice, practical solutions and results-driven outcomes.

16/12/2025

The team at Zande Law would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Both our North Lakes and Cleveland offices will close for business at 5pm, 19 December 2025 and reopen at 8:30am, 5 January 2026.

We look forward to seeing you after the New Year. We hope that your holidays are filled with happiness, laughter and cheer. Stay safe and enjoy.

10/12/2025

Your choice of words can significantly affect the interpretation of gifts in your Will, potentially causing unintended financial consequences. For example, stating “a Rolex watch” may obligate your executor to purchase one if it’s no longer in your possession, while “my Rolex watch” refers specifically to the watch you own and the gift fails if it no longer exists. To ensure your estate is distributed as you wish, it’s crucial to use clear language and seek legal advice when preparing your Will.

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Aristotle once said, “let it be determined that the virtue of speech is clarity, for since language is a kind of sign, if it does not make the meaning clear, it fails to perform its function”. He recognised that each of us lives within our own inner world of experience, but language is the stage...

03/12/2025

Pictured below is Jenny Zande and Di McCarthy.

Zande Law donates a Christmas Basket every year to the North Lakes Retirement Resort Gala Christmas raffle. Christmas is the time of giving and we are grateful for the opportunity to support our local community and spread a little bit of cheer.

26/11/2025

At Zande Law, we understand that navigating complex family matters can be some of the most challenging and emotionally demanding experiences in a person's life.

Both our North Lakes and Cleveland legal teams are led by Family Law Accredited Specialists. Whether you require assistance with divorce, division of assets, prenuptial advice or parenting arrangements, we are committed to providing every client with honest advice, practical solutions and results-driven outcomes.

19/11/2025

We recently welcomed Garrett Williams to the Zande Law team. Garrett is a solicitor practising in property law and conveyancing, commercial disputes, commercial transactional matters, and family law property matters. He is committed to delivering clear, practical advice and supporting clients through significant milestones.

Contact us today to book an appointment with Garrett to receive personalised advice tailored to your unique circumstances, ensuring you are guided through the process with confidence.

12/11/2025

The armchair rule is a legal principle applied by Queensland courts when a Will is unclear or ambiguous, allowing the court to interpret the testator's intentions by considering the circumstances known to them at the time the Will was made. This process may require examining the testator’s personal relationships, assets, and any surrounding circumstances to clarify ambiguous terms or situations where there could be more than one interpretation.

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When a person passes away, their Will is meant to clearly express how they want their estate to be distributed. However, sometimes the wording of a Will is unclear, ambiguous, or confusing. In these situations, courts in Queensland may apply a legal principle known as the armchair rule to determine....

05/11/2025

If you own a firearm it is essential to have a plan for what will happen to it after you pass.

If a firearm from a deceased estate is not stored safely, it can be an easy target for theft. By planning for the future and including your fi****ms in your Will, you can avoiding placing unnecessary stress on your loved ones later on and ensure your wishes are honoured after your death.

29/10/2025

The Seller Disclosure Scheme requires sellers to prepare a ‘Seller Disclosure Statement’.

This provides the buyer with information such as:
- Current title search
- Unregistered encumbrances, easements, or caveats
- Flood history and past disputes
- Zoning and planning restrictions
- Any other facts that might influence a buyer’s decision

Contact us today to ensure all necessary searches have been conducted and ensure compliance with all relevant laws before selling your property.

22/10/2025

Superannuation is not automatically covered by your Will in Australia; instead, it’s managed by your super fund, which decides who receives your death benefit unless you have a valid binding death benefit nomination (BDBN).

A BDBN allows you to legally direct your super to your spouse, children, financial dependants, interdependent partners, or your estate’s legal personal representative. Without it, the fund trustee has discretion over who receives your super, potentially leading to disputes or delays.

Integrating BDBNs with your broader estate plan helps ensure your wishes are carried out and can prevent unintended outcomes.

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When planning for the future, many people focus on making a Will to ensure their assets go to the right people. However, superannuation is often overlooked, and is not automatically covered by your Will. In Queensland, and throughout Australia, your superannuation is managed by a super fund, and tha...