Can you gift company assets in your Will?Â
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 AustraliaÂ
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 directorsÂ
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.Â
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...
Guaranteeing a child’s loan: an obligation that can outlive you
As property prices and borrowing challenges persist in Australia, more families are turning to guarantor loans (commonly referred to in the media as the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’), with brokers reporting significant growth in parents providing guarantees to help children...
Digital assets, cryptocurrency, and probate: don’t let your wealth disappear
Digital assets such as cryptocurrency and online accounts are easily lost after death without planning. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know about probate in the digital age.Â
