Commercial & Litigation

At Fort Knox Legal, we provide experienced representation in estate litigation, including contested Wills, disputes over deceased estates, and claims under the Family Provision Act. We understand the sensitivities involved and offer practical, results-focused advice. In addition to estate-related disputes, our team also assists clients with a range of property law matters and general litigation, including commercial and civil disputes. Whether you're an executor, beneficiary, or someone with a legitimate claim, we're here to protect your rights and guide you through the legal process with confidence.

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We act for clients in a wide range of estate-related disputes, including:

  • Estate litigation and dispute resolution
  • Contested Wills and challenges to the validity of a Will
  • Claims under the Family Provision Act
  • Disputes between executors, beneficiaries, and family members
  • We offer a complete suite of land services, including:

  • Sale and purchase of land agreements
  • Residential, Commercial and Farm leases
  • Settlement and Landgate registrations
  • Contract advice and dispute resolution
  • Our clients benefit from timeous, business focused services. We offer a wide range of standard and bespoke agreements, including:

  • Corporation set-up, partnership and trust structures
  • Sale and purchase of business interests
  • Shareholders' agreements
  • Terms and conditions of business
  • Escrow
  • Lenders will often require a borrower or guarantor to obtain independent legal advice to prove all obligations and consequences have been fully explained. Our fixed fee includes:

  • Consultation to discuss the mortgage guarantee and answer any questions
  • Witness of your documents
  • Issuing a Solicitor's Certificate
  • Commercial leases are long term, complex arrangements with significant financial implications. These contracts are under certain circumstance also subject to the provisions of the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985.

    We offer a fixed fee service for commercial leases which includes:

  • All consultations
  • Draft document and settlement
  • Tenant guide (if applicable)
  • For a small surcharge we can also assist with the disclosure statement as prescribed by the Retail Shops Act.

    Binding financial agreements are made to regulate the arrangement between soon to be married, married and de facto spouses. Included are pre- and post-nuptial contracts, cohabitation and separation pacts as well as divorce agreements. Our fixed fee includes:

  • all consultations
  • drafting
  • settlement and certificates
  • Please remember that one of the parties will still need to obtain additional independent legal advice on the agreement to make sure all matters are explained and disclosed.

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    Please contact:
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      Andreus van der Vyver

      Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia, and holds a Master of Laws majoring in Business Law and Transactions.

      T: (08) 9200 1833

      andreus@fkls.com.au

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