Step-children and family provision claims: what step-parents in SA need to know
Blended family dynamics can be complicated, especially when it comes to estate planning. If you’re a step-parent preparing your estate plan, you may feel uneasy about recent changes in South Australian succession law, particularly the expanded rights of...
Is a director personally liable for company debts?
Running a business, whether large, small or a family business isn’t easy. You’re constantly balancing cash flow, staff, suppliers, and pressure from creditors coinciding with the eternal goal to grow. Sometimes due to extenuating circumstances; whether that be market...
Can you gift company assets in your Will?
As a private business owner, you may assume that because you control your company, its assets are your own, you probably even refer to them as ‘my property’ or ‘my farm’. But does this mean you can leave company assets to whomever you like in your Will? As Ireland v...
Unfair dismissal vs general protections: what employers need to know
You’ve just dismissed an employee who wasn’t performing. Two weeks later, you receive an unfair dismissal claim. Then another letter arrives, a general protections claim for the same termination. Your stomach drops. Which one is worse? Can they do both?...
The $5.4 trillion wealth transfer: what families need to know about probate in Australia
The great wealth transfer has arrived Australia is entering one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history. Over the next 20 years, an estimated $5.4 trillion in property, business assets, superannuation and investments will pass from one generation...
Have you been served? Litigation steps: from claim to court verdict
Imagine this: You’ve just received a letter threatening legal action. It might come directly from a lawyer. Maybe it’s full of legal jargon. Your heart sinks, and the questions start to race through your mind: “What do I do now? Am I running out of time? How bad...
How to get board ready: 5 essential steps for aspiring directors
Joining a board of directors is a significant responsibility that requires careful preparation. Whether you’re an experienced executive or an aspiring board member, ensuring you are fully equipped for the role is crucial. Here are five key steps to help you get board-ready and excel in your directorship.
2025 – A year in review
As our team returns to office after a relaxing break to cap off 2025, we are taking a moment to look back on a bzzzzy and rewarding year for our team. After a turbulent few years, many of us have craved the comfort and peace of stability and quietness. There were...