Publications

One of the many risks facing purchasers of real estate is the possibility that building works at a property (for example – a renovation or construction of a shed/garage) have been performed illegally without a building permit from the responsible authority (Council). Although it is an offence for a property owner to perform building works […]

Whyte Just & Moore are pleased to introduce one of our new up and coming lawyers- Georgia Martin. Georgia graduated from Deakin University with a double degree in Law and Arts (Psychology). Georgia was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in June 2017 before joining WJM in September 2018. Prior to WJM Georgia worked […]

From time to time we are asked the question, what happens to your social media accounts when you die? With more and more of us having Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin or other social media accounts, this question has become increasingly relevant in recent years. Facebook has recently changed its policy on the process it follows […]

Many people will have heard of the significant changes which have occurred with respect to the way we are now required to conduct property transactions. If you’ve bought or sold property this year, chances are you may have encountered some of these changes. Specifically, from 1 October 2018, property transactions are now conducted via an […]

The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 commenced in Victoria on 12 March 2018. The new Act specifies who has the legal authority to make medical treatment decisions if you are unable to make those decisions yourself. The Act allows you to appoint a Medical Treatment Decision Maker. This document enables you to choose […]