Services

Agribusiness

At Fox and Thomas, we know rural.

Owning a business within the agricultural sector can present a range of diverse and unique challenges that require solutions from lawyers that understand the ins and outs of agribusiness.

Working across strong agricultural communities such as Goondiwindi, Moree and St George, Fox and Thomas are your trusted legal experts when it comes to the conveyancing, succession planning or leasing of your agribusiness.

Business Services

As a business owner, you’re at the top of your game and an expert in your field.

However, it doesn’t mean you automatically know the ins and outs of business law. Nor should you have to.

When you engage Fox and Thomas to handle the legalities of your business, it leaves you with more time to run your business and do what you love most.

Our end-to-end business law services allow us to help everyone – no matter what stage they’re in. So, if you’re in the planning phases of opening your own business or trying to develop a succession plan of an existing one, we’re here to help.

Family Law

Our family law services team is led by Kay Rhodes, a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist.  Kay has been recognised as one of Toowoomba and Western Queensland’s leading family and divorce lawyers for the last 5 years by the Doyle’s Guide to the Legal Profession.

We are committed to using a process which is least likely to lead to litigation. Our aim is to preserve the dignity and integrity of the client and where possible, always encourage a mature and civil relationship between the parties.

Estate Planning

Fox and Thomas provide estate planning services which take account of the specific situation of individual clients. Preparing your will and power of attorney isn’t something that should be taken lightly. A properly considered and implemented estate plan involves arranging your assets, entities and business structure to ensure that:

• in the event of your death, your beneficiaries derive from your assets the maximum use and enjoyment possible at a minimum cost in taxes and duties;
• in the event that you are incapacitated, your personal, financial and legal affairs are appropriately managed by a trusted person/s.

Estate Administration

Losing a loved one can be a difficult and stressful time in your life.

Professional estate administration is essential on the death of a family member or other loved acquaintance so this time is not made more difficult than it already is.

To ensure the personal representative of an estate can concentrate on grieving the loss of a loved one, and on their family, at Fox and Thomas, we provide a service that deals with all the legal and practical aspects of the administration of an estate.

Estate Disputes

During the administration of a deceased estate, disputes can arise for a variety of reasons. Spouses, children, other family members and dependents of the deceased may believe that the will does not adequately provide for them or that they have been unfairly left out of the will all together. People may also be suspicious of the circumstances in which the will was made.

Engaging in careful and well-thought-out estate planning with an experienced estate planning lawyer is the most important step you can take to minimise the risk of a dispute arising over your estate, but sometimes disputes are inevitable and often lead to litigation. Estate litigation can be fraught with emotion given that the parties to a dispute are also grieving the loss of their loved one. In the event it does occur we are armed to represent your interests in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Water

Water is the lifeblood of our regional communities. We understand how critical the right management of water access and entitlements is to our clients who rely on it for cropping and livestock operations. We have an exceptional level of understanding of the legal aspects of water allocations and licences in Queensland and water access licences in New South Wales. We can assist with legal issues around water entitlements whether it’s part of a large property transaction, temporary water trading or general water access questions.

Rural Property

After countless transactions, we know what it takes to achieve a successful sale, purchase or lease of a rural property. We also know that any transaction involving a rural property takes meticulous due diligence to avoid any nasty surprises. Our many years of experience and expertise within the rural property market ensures that our team are acutely aware of the complex anomalies associated with these transactions.

At Fox and Thomas, we know rural real estate like the back of our hands. If you’re in the market to buy, sell or lease a rural property, you know who to turn to.

Commercial Property

As an extension of our agribusiness and business legal services, Fox and Thomas offers second-to-none assistance with your commercial property matters.

At Fox and Thomas, we know commercial property transactions can be a time of high stress for our clients.  We take care of the complexities and offer timely advice that keeps stress to a minimum.

With experience in both Queensland and New South Wales, our team is here to assist you with commercial property matters in either jurisdiction.

Residential Conveyanacing

Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest transactions a person can be involved in during their lifetime.

It can also be one of the most stressful.

But with a well-resourced, experienced and efficient team of conveyancing paralegals, supported by property and commercial lawyers, Fox and Thomas are here to support you every step of the way.