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Justice for Victim of Elder Abuse

Linda Hart

The recent case of McFarlane v McFarlane [2021] VSC 197 (23 April 2021) is an example of elder abuse and the remedies available for undue influence and unconscionable conduct. Background On 26 November 2015, Judith McFarlane signed a transfer of land, gifting her home at…
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Yan Yean Road- Stage 2 Update

Ebony Roach

The Minister for Planning has now considered the Inquiry and Advisory Committee’s report, the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) and public submissions for the Project. The Minister has released their assessment and concluded that the Project can proceed. The Minister has also endorsed the design plans…
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Daniel Black joins the Best Lawyers™ list for Australia

Andrew Clarke

Daniel Black is now rated by Best Lawyers in Australia for his work in Wealth Management / Succession Planning, he joins Jodylee Bartal, Rob Bradley, John McCombe and Stephen Curtain on the list. Aitken Partners is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in…
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West Gate Tunnel landowners owed compensation for works under their property

Andrew Clarke

There has been a lot of discussion recently in the Victorian newspapers - The Age: Dozens of property owners fight for West Gate Tunnel compensation & The Herald-Sun: Andrews government, homeowners gear up for legal fight over tunnelling plans - about the compensation to landowners whose…
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Electronically witnessed wills are here to stay – for good?

Jack Conway

The Victorian Government has recently enacted sweeping changes to the way Wills and many other documents can be witnessed in Victoria. The new laws, passed on 23 March 2021, now allows Wills to be signed electronically and witnessed via audiovisual link, and come into effect…
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It is a great time to purchase Alpine Property

Now is a great time to purchase an alpine property as there are currently stamp duty savings on both commercial and industrial property and residential property.Commercial & Industrial PropertyThere are stamp duty concessions available if you entered into a contract to purchase commercial or industrial…
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Suburban Rail Loop Update

On 20 December 2020, the Minister for Planning declared the works proposed for Stage One of the Project as public works requiring an environment effects statement (EES), including community consultation and an independent panel review to inform the Minister’s Assessment and decision-making.The Stage One alignment…
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What is a lease Disclosure Statement?

A lease Disclosure Statement (DS) provides a summary of the major commercial terms of a retail lease.The DS must be provided by the Landlord (or its leasing agent) to the Tenant of the retail premises at least 14 days before a lease is entered into/the…
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4 New Principal Lawyers for Aitken Partners

Andrew Clarke

Aitken Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of 4 new Principal Lawyers – Lizia Lim, Jonathon Lean, Paolo Tatti and Natasha Ozolins – effective 1 January. The firm now has 17 Principal Lawyers, with 8 of those being appointed in the past 12 months.…
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The effect of Capital Gains Tax in Family Law Proceedings

Danie Mellas

When parties to a marriage or a de facto relationship separate and adjust property interests between them they will either retain, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of assets they have accumulated during their marriage. As a result, taxation issues can arise in many family law…
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Increase in ambulance call-outs fuels fresh family violence concerns

Susan Ilias

The incidents of family violence and violence related injuries has continued to rise as a result of the pandemic despite the relaxation of restrictions. Recent data released by the Crime Statistic Agency reveals that there has been a significant increase in family violence related ambulance…
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Getting the right advice in relation to choice of jurisdiction for multi-jurisdictional family law disputes

Jodylee Bartal

High Court decision in Clayton v Bant: Getting the right advice in relation to choice of jurisdiction for multi-jurisdictional family law disputes Background The Wife is an Australian Citizen and the Husband is a Citizen of the UAE. The parties met and commenced cohabitation in…
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Who can contest a Will in Victoria

Daniel Black

Daniel Black from Aitken Partners acclaimed Wills & Estates team has a look at the classes of individuals who can contest a Will in Victoria. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y1MMkJ777g[/embedyt]
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Compulsory Acquisition Update – North East Link Project

Natasha Ozolins

The compulsory acquisition process is now well underway for the North East Link Project with Notices of Intention to Acquire and Notices of Acquisition having now been served on some properties impacted by the Project. In addition, early construction has commenced with the Authority’s contractors…
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Compulsory Acquisition Update on Yan Yean Road Duplication – Stage 2

Major Road Projects Victoria (“MRPV”) is undertaking planning works for the design development of the Yan Yean Road Duplication – Stage 2 Project which will involve the compulsory acquisition of land required for the Project. We understand that MRPV is currently serving potentially affected landowners…
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