Services
CB Legal provides reliable advice and services in a cost effective manner.
At our firm, giving legal effect to your decisions is our top priority, whether it be buying land or protecting an asset.
We offer personal attention to your matter. We have a solid record of 16 years in practice on the far north coast of NSW – being Byron Bay, Lismore, Ballina, Ocean Shores, Pottsville, Kingscliff, Casuarina, Murwillumbah, Main Arm, Mullumbimby – in business law, conveyance, property, wills, estates and succession law.
Whatever the issue we’re committed to your success, peace of mind and setting out clear processes to solve you legal issues or concerns.
Business Law
Buying and selling of business, leasing, contract, purchase and the transfer of digital assets, PPSR management agreements and rights. We can assist.
Wills, Trust & Probate
Secure your legacy and ensure your wishes are honoured with our comprehensive estate planning services. From drafting wills to establishing trusts and navigating the probate process. Our expertise provides peace of mind for you and your heirs.
Property Law
Protect your property rights and investments with our expert legal advice. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or facing disputes, we will attend to your real estate decisions with tailored advice and robust representation.
We offer fixed price conveyance of land by a conveyancer. Please phone to enquire about our fees.
Disputes & Claims
Resolve legal disputes with confidence and strategic acumen. Catherine works in the Supreme Court, offering the support and advice you need to achieve a favourable outcomes.
People
Unparalleled expertise at your service
Catherine Barry
16 years working in property law, conveyance, wills and estates has given Catherine a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the skills to identify your her client’s concerns and navigate the legal process quickly and efficiently.
Catherine makes it easy to acquire assets and protect them for you and your family.
Paul manages reception and all things calendar related. He is easy to speak with and offers a friendly ear.
Linda is our goddess of Administrative Support.
More About us.
Our firm values our clients, their privacy and their assets. We value education and social cohesion.
We keep abreast of changes in the law, and work to advance the law and support the legal community. We focus on critical issues and trends, not only to improve our expertise but also contribute to the ongoing development of legal practice.
Property Law
The AML/CTF Legislation is here
The Anti Money Launder Counter Terrorism Legislation is in force in Australia now. Legal Firms are subject to additional rules which require that we ask clients to formally identify themselves and that satisfy further regulatory requirements whenever we work for you. We’ll absorb as much of the cost of the compliance as we can, but unfortunately we’ll have to pass on some of the compliance costs to you. Those costs will be clearly disclosed in our cost agreement.
We value your business and your privacy. Attached is our digital privacy for your attention.
Wills, Trusts, & Probate
Digital Wills and Wills in hardcopy.
Anyone with a smart phone can make a digital recording and call it a digital will. Digital wills, appear to be easy to make but can be expensive and difficult to prove.
If you want to make Digital will, speak with our office first and we’ll advise you on how to do it. We are available to take your call.
Do you need a will?
A will is a testamentary instrument which you draft for family and friends to assist them to administer your estate which means to distribute your estate to the beneficiaries named in your will.
Most people need a will because they own some property be it land, shares or money in the bank. Generally, if you own property, your will must be presented as evidence in the Court before your executor can administer your estate ie give it to your beneficiaries. If you make a digital will your phone or storage device may have to be produced to the court, its contents and metadata examined and proved. This can be both complex and costly.
Digital Assets and Digital wills – two different things.
Digital assets you own should be gifted in your will, but leaving a digital will itself, adds an additional layer of complexity (therefore time and money) to the administration of your estate – especially if your phone or device is secured by a password.
Regardless of the above, if you want to make a digital will, before you do so, get reliable legal advice on how to make it, verify it and store it.
Scroll down to make a free 30 minute appointment to discuss your will
Case Studies
Victory highlights featuring major wins & success stories
Property
An error on the Record – Property
Background: An error on the land titles office of the description of a lot and the owner of the lot. A corporation had taken possession of the land and commenced proceedings to claim adverse possession. Acting for the rightful owner we defended the action and won big.
Challenge: Proving to the Land Titles Office (LTO) that the property was wrongly described and convincing the LTO amend the record.
Outcome: Successfully defended the corporation’s land grab securing the sale of this valuable land for sale by private treaty.
Wills, Trusts, and Probate
The 2023 Inheritance
Background: A contentious estate case in 2018 involving multiple beneficiaries and a contested will, threatening the fabric of a family.
Challenge: Clarifying the decedent’s intentions while navigating through intricate family dynamics and legal challenges.
Outcome: Responding to 6 claims and dividing a multimillion-dollar estate in a manner that honoured the deceased’s wishes and preserved family ties.
Property Law
The 2022 Landmark Property Recovery Case
Background: Are aboriginal bones a defect in title to property? That was a question in issue when a purchaser tried to terminate a valuable contract and claim the deposit and commenced legal proceedings for breach of contract.
Challenge: The executor of the deceased’s estate successfully defended the contract and disclosures made to the purchaser prior to exchange.
Outcome: We were successful at the first and final instance and we defended the executor’s position and established a significant precedent in property law. Litigation was the last resort after early negotiations failed.