Property settlement scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use increasingly sophisticated technology to impersonate trusted people involved in a transaction. PEXA’s latest Settlement Scams Index found 92% of respondents were aware of at least one type of property scam, yet confidence in being able to detect one fell to 41%, down from 51% a year earlier. With large

Financial distress does not necessarily mean a business is insolvent. However, when cash-flow tightens, debts mount or creditors lose patience, delaying action can narrow the options that remain. Those pressures are real. Alares Credit Risk Insights[1]  reported that Australian insolvencies in August 2026 exceeded the corresponding level in 2025, while winding-up applications reached a new monthly high. In addition, more

Estate planning involves more than deciding who inherits what when you die. It can also mean protecting family and business interests, planning for incapacity and ensuring different assets and structures are dealt with appropriately. A will is an important part of this process, but it may not cover every asset or circumstance. This is where a wills and estates lawyer