There is no doubt you have seen the media, but conservatorship battles aren’t just something we see in the far away celebrity world.

Whether you’re building or renovating a home, knowing how Domestic Building Insurance operates in Victoria is an extremely powerful asset and one that is commonly misunderstood by homeowners.

There seems to be a myth around Wills and the ‘right time’ to set one up.

We are gearing up for a big start to the new financial year with numerous projects and prospects in the pipeline. Our growth has been significant and it comes down to a confident and motivated team to reach goals and get the desired results for our clients.

Much like a good heist movie, the first step in raising capital is to assemble the right team to fill crucial roles and help you navigate this complex process.

After a relationship breakdown, estate planning may not be your top priority, but here are some reasons why it should be.

While our Melbourne team finished the month working from home, May was bursting with excitement here at Merton Lawyers.

Over the past 12 months Merton Lawyers have advised over $100m worth of capital raise and investment matters within the Australian and International markets.

A mammoth ‘battle of the wills’ case pertaining to the estate of David Rofe, a wealthy man who, in his prime, was a prominent NSW barrister.

As we are approaching World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the decision of McFarlane v McFarlane serves as a looking glass that illuminates current elder abuse issues in the broader community.

How estrangement affects the quantum of a claim of an adult child against the estate of the Deceased.

A Section 27 Statement, commonly known as an “Early Release of Deposit Authority”, allows a vendor to request access to the deposit funds paid by a purchaser prior to settlement, subject to certain legislative requirements being met.

While April seems to have passed by in a flash, our team continued to make great strides and were able to put their support behind a number of exciting initiatives.

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act is a powerful legislative regime designed to ensure cash flow within the industry.

We are thrilled to announce our expansion into sunny Queensland. Merton Lawyers now have a home on the Gold Coast.

Merton Lawyers have rebranded and are expanding their presence. 2020 has been the ultimate test for many, but Merton Lawyers pride themselves on being an agile law firm who doesn’t just face challenges, but embraces them.

Learn how Letters of Administration in Victoria apply when a valid Will is not left along with the powers granted upon obtaining one.

Learn how to protect your assets in a relationship, whether it's a marriage or a de facto relationship, and how a Binding Financial Agreement can protect you.