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Title Rectifications

The Firm On The Avenue has a team of knowledgeable professionals who will work hard for all your title rectification needs. Give us a call or send us an email for any inquiries.

Request to Record Death

The first step in requesting a record of death title is to gather all relevant information about the deceased’s property interests. You will need to know what interest they had and whether they were a homeowner, mortgagee, or a leaseholder. You will also need to know whether they were a tenant in common, the sole owner, or a joint tenant to know how they held the interest.

To obtain this information, you have to complete the necessary forms. You can get these forms through The Firm On The Avenue or you may buy them online.

You will be asked how you would like the property interest to be dealt with. Oftentimes, the property interest will be placed in the name of the beneficiaries or a personal representative of the estate.

A beneficiary of the property is someone who is named in the will as the individual who is set to inherit the estate. A personal representative, or the executor, is an individual who was assigned by the deceased, or probate. They are responsible for holding the property on the estate’s behalf.

Managing the interest that was held by the deceased and determining the property interest can be a complicated and intricate process. The Firm On The Avenue lawyers can assist you in making this process less complex and aid in providing all of the necessary documents and forms.

Adding a Spouse

If you are looking to add your spouse to your property title, you first must understand who is legally considered a spouse. Under the law, a spouse is considered someone with whom you have a valid, subsisting marriage or a valid, subsisting civil partnership. You are also considered a spouse if you have had a subsisting de facto relationship for at least two years.

Next, you will have to meet with your mortgagee for a consultation. To make this step easier, we recommend going when it is time to refinance your home. Typically, when an individual is added to the title, they will have to pay stamp duty on the interest being acquired.

The person who owns the title will have to release the mortgage in their name. Then you will have to transfer the property from one name to both. Finally, you will have to attain a loan and register the new mortgage under both parties’ names.

There are some circumstances in which a person may be exempt from paying a transfer duty. These may include

  • The transfer is a present
  • If you transfer the property to your spouse
  • The home will become your primary residence
  • You and your spouse equally share the house as joint tenants

To obtain this exemption, you will need to provide a few forms and declarations. These include a completed dutiable transaction form and a transfer of an interest in property to spouse statutory declaration.

Transferring Interest in Accordance with Court Orders or BFA

Court Orders and binding financial agreements (BFAs) deal with property settlements, splitting superannuation, and spousal maintenance. Obtaining a court order or BFA allows you to have a legal financial agreement that is responsible for formalising your property settlement. This ensures that your ex cannot seek more money or assets in the future.

You are entitled to duty exemption when a home is transferred from both parties’ names to an individual. You will receive the stamp duty exemption once you have a court order or a financial agreement.

There are some circumstances in which the court may consider a consent order or BFA to be annulled. A consent order may be set aside if the terms are unrealistic or a party does not follow the terms of the order.

A BFA may be annulled if the agreement is obtained under false pretences. Another reason the agreement may terminate is if it did not follow the strict legislation and drafting requirements.

Because there are many details and laws required involved in court orders or a BFA, it is recommended and sometimes necessary to hire a professional. The Firm On The Avenue offers extensive knowledge of court orders and binding financial agreements.

Call The Firm On The Avenue at (07) 5222 1008 for all of your title ratification questions or concerns. Our team of professional lawyers in the Hervey Bay area is ready to answer and assist you.

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