Lauren Weatherley

Lawyer

Lauren’s primary areas of practice are:

Lauren is one of our lawyers working in the areas of Wills, trusts and estates and property law.

Estate Planning

Lauren works with our clients in the development of an estate plan to manage their requirements both during their lifetime and following their death, always taking their individual circumstances into account.

Lauren assists clients with the preparation of all estate planning documents including:

  • Wills (with or without Discretionary Testamentary Trusts);
  • Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Appointments of Enduring Guardian with Advance Health Care Directives; and
  • Funeral wishes.

In the area of Trusts, Lauren handles a number of matters relating to variations and appointments under Trust Deeds.

Property Law

Lauren also works in the area of property law and has assisted clients in both the successful purchase and/or sale of residential and commercial properties, ensuring they achieve a positive outcome when dealing with what is often one of the most important financial transaction in their lives.

Memberships

Law Society of New South Wales - Member

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Recent articles by Lauren

Managing a self-managed super fund if a trustee or director loses capacity

What if I lose capacity while Trustee of my Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)?

If a Trustee or Director of a corporate Trustee of a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund loses legal capacity to make decisions for themselves, then they will no longer be able to perform their duties as a Trustee or as a Trustee Director.
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How is land tax treated on property held in a trust?

Land tax liability when property is held in a trust

If property is held in a trust, then depending on the type of trust, there are different rules and requirements in respect of how land tax is treated.
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Co-ownership agreements when buying property jointly

Do you need a property co-ownership agreement?

With the rising cost of housing, particularly in Sydney, situations of co-ownership of property between multiple persons are becoming more common. In this article, we look at seven scenarios where having a co-ownership agreement in place could be beneficial.
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Who pays land tax in NSW?

Who pays land tax and how is it calculated?

Many people have received correspondence from Revenue NSW with an invoice for multiples years of land tax because they did not know they were liable for land tax and had not registered. Find out if you have to pay and how much you might have to pay.
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