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At Reaburn Solicitors we’re more than just legal experts — we’re trusted advisors committed to protecting what matters most. With a focus on Conveyancing (residential and commercial), Family Law, Wills & Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, and Business Transactions. Our experienced team delivers practical, results-driven legal solutions with a personal touch. Whether you're buying your first home, navigating a family matter, planning your estate, or growing your business, we offer clear advice and unwavering support every step of the way. Discover why clients across Australia choose us for dependable legal services that put people first. As experienced solicitors, we are committed to delivering clear, effective legal support tailored to your needs.
Our Legal Services
Wills & Estates
The two inevitable things in life are death and taxes. Planning for your family’s future after your death is an important task. If you take the time now to make an effective legally binding Will you can save your family not only stress but money in what will undoubtedly be a difficult time for them. Reaburn Solicitors can:
- Advise you in regard to Estate and Probate laws
- Write a Will that maximises the inheritance for your family
- Establish Family and Testamentary Trusts
- Advise you in relation to your choice of Executors and Guardians
- Minimise the chance that your Will is contested and subject to expensive litigation
- Safely store your Will and other important legal documents at no charge to you
At Reaburn Solicitors we understand that dealing with a deceased Estate is one of the most difficult challenges in life. From dealing with mountains of paper work to understanding the legal jargon and handling the simmering family disputes, they are the last things you want to deal with when you are grieving over the loss of someone important in your life. So, let us help you by:
- Interpreting the Will of the deceased as provided by the relevant laws
- Advising Executors and Trustees in regard to their duties and rights
- Informing government bodies including Centrelink and Veterans Affairs
- Applying for Probate of the Will in the Supreme Court
- Dealing with intestacy (that is the situation where there is no Will)
- Applying for Letters of Administration (if the Will is invalid or is lost
- Identifying Estate assets and liabilities
- Obtaining valuations of Estate property
- Collecting Estate financial assets including superannuation, bank funds, shares, outstanding loans and insurance payouts
- Selling or transferring Estate property including organising Estate auctions
- Paying Estate debts including Mortgages, funeral costs, and Testamentary expenses
- Advising in regard to Testamentary Trusts
- Administering trust funds
- Distributing bequests and inheritances to Beneficiaries
- Organising information for Estate tax returns
- Family mediation and negotiation
- Contesting Wills and defending Estate litigation in the Supreme Court
Contact us to arrange an appointment with Mark Reaburn or Kristy Collins.
Retail & Commercial Leases
Reaburn Solicitors can provide assistance with Retail and Commercial Leases in a number of ways. It is critical to seek legal advice from an experienced commercial Solicitor before entering a Lease, as it has the potential of having a significant impact on your business’ cash flow at a later stage and is a major liability. Reaburn Solicitors can assist both Landlords and Tenants with:
- Drafting and reviewing Retail and Commercial Leases
- Drafting and reviewing Retail and Commercial Agreements
- Negotiation for the terms of the Lease (including rent, duration, exit and renewal options)
- Subletting of premises
Contact us to arrange an appointment with Kristy Collins.
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Property Transactions
Buying or selling a residential or commercial property is a big decision and a significant matter for most people.
Reaburn Solicitors offers many years of experience with property transactions on the Gold Coast and has represented many buyers and sellers of property in a range of property related legal matters. Our goal is to ensure our work brings peace of mind to our clients.
Our Solicitors can offer assistance with property law in the following ways:
- Help you fully understand the issues involved in purchasing or selling property in Australia
- Assistance with buying or selling at public auction or private treaty
- Information about the costs involved (including stamp duty)
- Advice on your Contract for Sale
- Negotiating terms and conditions for the sale or purchase of property
- Advice in regard to sale or purchase of vacant land, strata and community title units, rural land and purchases “off the plan”
- Preparation of documents dealing with interests in land such as easements, transfers to family members etc.
- Help with the legal requirements for subdivisions and property developments
- Advice in regard to building Contracts
Contact us to arrange an appointment with Kristy Collins.
Powers of Attorney
There are three types of documents used in Queensland to appoint others to make certain decisions on your behalf:
- General Power of Attorney
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- Advance Health Directive
General Power of Attorney
A General Power of Attorney is a legal document which gives one or more people you nominate specific authority to make financial decisions on your behalf. The authority to make decisions ceases if you lose the capacity to manage your own affairs. This kind of Power of Attorney is most often used for commercial transactions.
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney continues in the event that you cannot manage your affairs and covers both financial and personal or health decisions. If you have an accident or illness and cannot make decisions for yourself, the enduring Power of Attorney gives decision making power to the person you have nominated, so it is a very important document for everyone, young and old alike.
The kinds of decisions your Attorney can make include:
- Financial decisions: paying bills, dealing with Centrelink, taxation, investments, legal matters and property management
- Personal/Health decisions: your living arrangements, your health care, your diet and dress.
Advance Health Directive
In Queensland, an Advance Health Directive allows you to direct what medical treatment or health care you wish to have in the event that you are too ill to make those kinds of decisions for yourself.
You can specify exactly what treatment is acceptable to you and what isn’t or you can appoint an Attorney you trust to make those kinds of decisions on your behalf. You’re also able to make any special information known to medical staff through this document, such as allergies to medication or religious beliefs that affect the types of treatments acceptable to you.
An Advance Health Directive is the only means by which you can make your wishes known regarding, for instance, when to cease any life-sustaining measures including CPR, assisted ventilation or intravenous feeding.
We believe that there is merit in having both an Advance Health Directive and Enduring Power of Attorney in place. If you become so ill that you cannot make decisions for yourself, these two documents together allow your Attorney to make necessary decisions on your behalf.
Contact us to arrange an appointment with one of our qualified and committed Solicitors.
Business Purchases & Sales
Our Business Lawyers have the necessary skills and experience to advise you on the purchase or sale of all types of businesses. Each party to a sale or purchase of business transaction should be independently advised by a Lawyer, Accountant and other necessary professional to protect the investment represented by the business. We can help with:
The appropriate business structure to buy a business
Drafting and negotiation of the contract for the sale or purchase of your business
Undertaking due diligence enquiries in consultation with you and advising on the results of those enquiries
Advising on the lease for the business premises including the assignment of the lease
Attending to the requirements of financial institutions funding the purchase
Arranging transfers of liquor licences held by the business
Transfers of equipment licences
Arranging for the transfer of franchises connected to the business or the grant of a new franchise agreement
Organising and attending settlement The sale and purchase of businesses represent a major investment on your part.
Trust it to Kristy Collins who has many years of experience in the area. Please contact her to make an appointment.
Contact us to arrange an appointment with one of our qualified and committed Solicitors.
Divorce & Family Law
Reaburn Solicitors can provide assistance for a range of matters relating to Family Law and De facto relationships, including:
Marriage, De facto and Divorce Law
- Divorce in Australia including preparing and serving divorce papers
- Legal separation issues
- Annulment of marriages
- Spousal maintenance
- Property settlements
- Binding Financial Agreements (commonly known as Prenuptial agreements (prenups))
- Domestic and family violence and apprehended violence orders (AVO’s or DVO’s)
- Family Mediation
- Legal representation in Court
Children’s Issues
- Child support and enforcement of payments
- Parenting plans for Children (live with and spend time with arrangements)
- Parenting Orders
- Parental rights, Mother’s/Father’s rights and Grandparent’s rights
- Guardianship of Children
- Adoption
- Children’s Court
- Relocation issues
Our focus in these areas is to avoid litigation (Court Proceedings) if at all possible.
Approximately 95% of Matrimonial disputes are resolved before actually reaching a final decision in Court. Of that additional 5%, approximately 50% of those are resolved before the Trial commences. Statistically therefore, the prospects of ultimately proceeding to Trial are very slim.
Despite this, should the necessity arise to proceed to a Court Hearing we have extensive experience in both preparing and conducting Trials. We have established close relationships with a number of senior Family Law Barristers. We have acted in hundreds of matters ranging from multimillion dollar property settlement trials to disputes concerning contact with Children.
The nature of Matrimonial and De facto disputes is that there is often a poor level of communication between the parties. We see our role as assisting in the communication process with the goal of reaching an appropriate, acceptable settlement.
Contact us to arrange an appointment with Mark Reaburn.
Commercial Law
Our Business and Commercial lawyers can provide assistance for a range of legal matters:
- Advice in regard to the right structure for your business including partnerships, trusts and companies
- Franchise Agreements including preparation of agreements and advising on behalf of Franchisors and Franchisees
- General commercial agreements such as terms and conditions of sale, hire agreements
- Deeds to vary Trusts and replace Trustees of Trusts
- Business name registration
- Partnership and joint venture agreements
- Equipment lease agreements
- Loan agreements, guarantees and security documents
Contact us to arrange an appointment with Kristy Collins.
Testimonials
Reaburn Solicitors provided exceptional guidance during a very stressful time. Their professionalism, clarity, and compassion made all the difference. I always felt informed and supported throughout the process.
From our first consultation, the team at Reaburn displayed in-depth legal knowledge and a genuine interest in achieving the best outcome for us. We couldn't have asked for a more reliable legal partner.
I engaged Reaburn Solicitors for estate planning and was incredibly impressed with their attention to detail and ability to explain complex matters in simple terms. Highly recommend their services!
