Buying or selling a property isn’t just about finding the right price it’s about understanding the legal risks that can cost you thousands if something goes wrong.

In this episode, Hayder Shkara sits down with Vanessa Anderson from CJC Law, an experienced Queensland conveyancer, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes of a property transaction and the mistakes buyers and sellers often don’t realize until it’s too late.

We cover:
• What happens if you find problems after settlement
• Why smoke alarm compliance, insurance, and disclosure matter
• The truth about building and pest reports (what’s major vs what’s minor)
• What delays in settlement mean and when you could lose your deposit
• Real examples of deals going wrong (fires, insurance issues, early possession disasters)
• How scams and fake emails can derail a transaction
• Why poorly drafted special conditions can cause disputes at settlement

Vanessa also explains unique Queensland contract clauses including when risk transfers to the buyer, why insurance can make or break a deal, and what legal remedies (if any) exist when things go wrong.

Whether you’re a first-home buyer, investor, seller, or industry professional, this episode is packed with practical insight that could save you time, money, and stress.

📍 Conveyancing across Queensland: CJC Law
📩 Thinking of buying or selling? Make sure you get the right legal advice before you sign.

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In this episode, we sit down with Toni Whitaker, an experienced succession and estate lawyer, to uncover one of the most misunderstood areas of law: what really happens when someone passes away without a will or an appointed executor.

Toni explains how poor estate planning can create stress, legal battles, and unexpected costs for families. She shares why appointing an executor is critical, what can happen under intestacy laws, and how adult children may still have statutory rights even if they’re not included in a will.

We also cover the importance of enduring powers of attorney, how caring for a parent and financial need can affect inheritance disputes, and real stories of estates thrown into chaos due to missing or poorly drafted documents. Toni also clears up common misconceptions, like why giving someone $1 to avoid claims doesn’t work, and how courts decide what is fair when distributing an estate.

Why estate planning matters:
✅ Reduce stress for loved ones
✅ Avoid unnecessary litigation
✅ Protect vulnerable family members
✅ Ensure your wishes are carried out

Whether you have children, a spouse, a blended family, or a business, this episode is essential listening.


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In this episode, we sit down with Gerard Pander, a third-generation Ipswich lawyer whose family has been shaping the local community for almost a century. From growing up inside a small family law firm to becoming a trusted advisor and long-serving hospice board member, Gerard shares a powerful story of legacy, service, and what it truly means to practice law with purpose.

He opens up about:

🔹 Being introduced to law through a family business
🔹 How communication and client care became his core strengths
🔹 A nine-year estate dispute and the lessons it taught
🔹 How the legal profession has evolved over 50+ years
🔹 Technology, expectations, and the modern practice of law
🔹 His deep involvement in hospice and community support
🔹 Why giving back is central to his philosophy as a lawyer

This episode blends legal insight, personal history, and heart — a reminder that great lawyers don’t just work in their communities… they help build them.

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