Simmonds Thibault Legal

Simmonds Thibault Legal offers comprehensive conveyancing services across a broad range of property transactions in New South Wales, including residential, commercial, rural, and strata title properties. Their team provides thorough legal advice on contracts for sale, auction procedures, off-the-plan purchases, and the preparation and review of all related documentation. They also handle cost appraisals encompassing stamp duty, GST, and various disbursements, ensuring clients understand the financial obligations involved. Their conveyancing expertise extends to complex areas such as tax considerations for various ownership structures, property title issues across different systems, tenancy arrangements, and statutory warranties. The team manages aspects related to retirement village agreements, dispute resolution, and commercial leases, while also coordinating with financial institutions on loans and mortgages. Additionally, they support first home buyers with grants and necessary legal instruments like Powers of Attorney, easements, and covenants, guiding clients smoothly through all stages of property transactions and settlements.

With a strong foundation in wills and estate planning, the practice offers detailed advice to support smooth business or farm succession during retirement, sale, or health-related changes. Emphasis is placed on creating tailored succession strategies that safeguard assets, mitigate taxation exposure, and prevent forced disposals, all while considering the unique dynamics of each family or enterprise. The team recognises estate planning as a dynamic process, adapting recommendations to life events such as marriage, divorce, and changes in asset holdings or superannuation, ensuring plans remain relevant across generations. In the area of probate and deceased estates, the firm provides compassionate and practical assistance to executors, trustees, and families managing the complexities that follow loss. Services include interpreting wills in accordance with estate laws, guiding executors through their responsibilities, applying for probate, and handling asset identification and valuation. The team also manages the sale or transfer of estate property, settles debts, administers trusts, and facilitates the distribution of inheritances. They offer support in navigating family mediation, contesting wills, and resolving estate disputes in the Supreme Court, aiming to alleviate legal burdens during difficult times.