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Conveyancing

Property investment, whether it is for personal or business purposes, may be one of the largest financial investments you may embark on in your lifetime. We ensure your interests are protected during the process of transferring ownership, and we can advise you of the rights and responsibilities you have.

The conveyancing process can be tricky to navigate, and in Queensland, sellers must follow certain procedures when selling residential property or the contract may not be binding.

Do not hesitate in contacting the conveyancing team at McDonald Leong, who can guide you through the process, and act for you in any legal issues that may arise from the transfer of property.

Some of the conveyancing services we offer are:

Preparing Contracts for clients who want to purchase or sell property
Review of Contracts for the purchase or selling of property
Loan Document & Mortgage documents advice
Transfer Duty advice
Conducting local authority and property searches on your behalf.

McDonald Leong Lawyers can undertake all the necessary checks and searches that you require, track the key dates of your transaction, as well as liaising with your financier in making sure that all contractual terms and obligations can be fulfilled. Please call our Office on (07) 4723 5155 to find out more.

Estate & Wills

Estate Planning

One of the most important documents that you will produce in your life is a Will. You want your Estate to be administered according to your wishes. Our lawyers are able to help you produce a Will that is legally valid to ensure that your Beneficiaries will be properly looked after.

The creation of a Will has other purposes beyond administering your estate. Through the execution of a valid Will, you are also able to:

Appoint an Executor
Make arrangements for Guardianship of any children under the age of 18.
Make arrangements for your business to ensure that it can continue after your passing or until another buyer can be found.
Resolve any Tax considerations in regard to your Estate.

McDonald Leong understands the importance of producing a valid Will and can also assist you in the following areas:

Additionally, if you need to make a claim against an estate or require assistance with defending deceased estates, you can depend on our team to advise you on the best course of action and represent you in any estate litigation if required.

Estate Administration

Letters of Administration

You might be faced with a situation where a loved one has passed away without a Will and therefore, it becomes necessary to obtain Letters of Administration. The process of obtaining Letters of Administration can be complex, so allow our knowledgeable legal team to minimise your burden by obtaining Letters of Administration on your behalf.

Probate

If you have been appointed as an Executor of a Will, the Lawyers at McDonald Leong can help you in obtaining a grant of probate, so your only concern is performing your duties as an executor.

Family Law

The breakdown of any relationship can be a difficult and emotional time for those involved.

The Family Law team at McDonald Leong, heading by Mark McDonald, are well skilled in providing assistance in the resolution of disputes relating to children, property settlement and relationships.

Our lawyers provide a personalised service in line with your particular needs which may range from a mediated outcome to Court Proceedings. We regularly appear in the jurisdiction of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia dealing with family dispute cases. We utilise the skills of accredited mediators and other experts such as Accountants, Property Valuers, Psychologists and counselling providers to assist you in achieving the desired outcome.

There are many areas of Family Law and the Family Lawyers at McDonald Leong can assist you in the following areas:

Marriage and De-facto Property Settlement
Parenting issues
Divorce
Mediation
Spousal Maintenance
Children Issues
Child Support
Domestic Violence Applications

Call us on07 4723 5155 to make initial enquiries about your options and what to do next. Our experienced team will help you understand more about the situation and answer those questions which may be stressing you.

Criminal Law

Our team of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers can assist you if you are facing criminal charges. We are able to help in the event that you have been charged with:

Drink Driving offences
Unlicensed/disqualified driving offences
Drug offences
Firearm or dangerous weapons offences
Robbery, theft, stealing or property offences
Assault
Fraud & social security offences
Public nuisance offences
Domestic Violence Offences

The lawyers at McDonald Leong can advise you on your options when facing a criminal charge, as well as provide assistance during police investigations. Our experienced lawyers can represent you in all criminal and children’s courts.

We are able to help you through what can be a confusing and stressful period, and ensure that you achieve the best outcome possible.

INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIMS

If you have been injured due to negligence or actions of others, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. McDonald Leong Lawyers can explain your options, help you with your claim and guide you through the process.

Linda Leong and Samuel Bogotto can assist with Personal Injury claims in the following areas:

Workplace Injuries

If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation and damages if the injury resulted from negligence by your employer or a co-worker. The signing of documentation from Workcover Queensland may prevent you from claiming damages, so it is advisable to seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity.

Injuries suffered from Motor Vehicle accidents

If you have suffered an injury as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist and the accident was caused or partly caused by someone else, you may be able to make a Third Party Compulsory Insurance claim.

Injuries suffered on either private or public property

If your injury resulted from negligence or failure of another party to prevent you from sustaining your injury, then you may be entitled to compensation.

There are strict time limits that apply to making a claim. So it is very important to obtain legal advice as soon as practical after you have suffered an injury.

Your initial consulation is free and we can discuss our “no win, no fee” service with you.

Call us on (07) 4723 5155to arrange an appointment or for further information.

Superannuation

Super, Total and Permanent Disability and Income Protection Claims:

We are able to assist you in making a claim for total and permanent disability and income protection through your superannuation.

Call us on (07) 4723 5155 to arrange an appointment or for further information.