Well its time for the last CIG meeting for 2003, we've got a "corker" of a speaker for you this time. James King the principle Lawyer from Legitimate Solutions Legal has offered his time to come and talk to us on some very interesting and very important issues.
Topics that James will cover are...
Conveyancing
ACT vs NSW
Steps in the process
What to do before exchange
Why bother with searches
Tips for dealing with incoming financiers
Why settlement is like herding cats
Licence to Occupy, early access, delayed settlement, stamp duty when buying off the plan and other issues that make life interesting
Estate Planning
Why have a Will in place – how to leave the right property to the right people
Enduring Powers of Attorney - allow you to appoint someone to act when you are incapacitated
Allowing your spouse or partner to access investments held in your name
Blended families – it might be complex but your situation has probably been considered before
Family Law
Binding Financial Agreements – a bit like the “Pre Nups” we hear celebrities signing
Property orders after separation – one of the few ways not to pay stamp duty
Venue
When: Sunday the 16th November (that's Sunday Week )
Where: Queanbeyan Leagues Club
Time: 2 pm start "sharp" presentation to finish in 1 hour which leaves time for questions (James has allowed 2 hours)
Who's invited: anyone who might be interested (fwd this to them to they can get regular updates from us)
Cost: A $5 donation would be nice but we'll leave that to you to decide
Now before you read that next email...
We know that most of you like the networking side so we have decided to arrange to meet @ 12.30 (pm) in the Bistro for lunch before hand, all are welcome. There is always a daily special for around $7
Now the catch... the room only holds a max of 30 people!!!! (If you know of any venues for the future that have free room hire please let Geoff & I know)
Email Geoff or myself indicating which you'll be coming to.