Ford Legal

About

Ford Legal is a small law firm packed with experience. We can assist in all property transactions, conveyancing, estate administration and commercial law.

Story

Ford Legal can assist in a range of legal transactions.

Property transactions
Ford Legal can handle all types of property transactions, for both commercial and residential real estate. This includes:

1.Handling the conveyance for the sale and acquisition of both commercial and residential real estate. This includes all the usual pre-contractual checks, preparing Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor’s Statement and post conveyancing issues.

2.Self-managed super fund acquisition and sales.

3.Acting for developers, vendors and purchasers.

4.Due diligence reporting on the viability of property to be acquired; including due diligence analysis of commercial and retail leases.

5.Drafting and negotiating retail and commercial leases for both landlord and tenant.

6.Extensive experience and knowledge of the Retail Leases Act.

7. Handling lease disputes, acting for both landlord and tenant.
8. Subdivisions.
9. Occupation Agreements.
10. General advice pertaining to ownership structure, subdivisions, Owners Corporation, GST and stamp duty.

Estate Planning
Ford Legal can assist in all aspects pertaining to Estate Planning including:

1.Drafting Wills (complex and simple).

2. Drafting Powers of Attorney (General; Specific; Enduring; Medical and Guardianship).

3. Probate.

4. Letters of Administration.

5. General estate planning advice.

6. Accessibility to other consultants for taxation and insurance needs relating specifically to estate planning.

Commercial
Ford Legal is able to offer legal advice and assistance relating to a range of commercial transactions, these include:

1. Sale and purchase of business.

2. Shareholder & Partnership agreements.

3. Unit Trust Agreements.

4. Borrowing advice for both commercial and residential lending; including review of loan documentation.

Mission

To deliver transparent, commercial and cost effective legal solutions.

"Ford Legal is your local law firm offering quality, reliable and affordable legal advice. We offer a range of services including: Conveyancing, preparation of Wills and Power of Attorney obtaining Grants of Probate, Estate Planning and Sale and Purchase of Businesses.Experience listens - be heard."