Moving overseas is exciting, but it can also raise important legal and financial questions. We are seeing an increasing number of people leaving Australia to set up business overseas and take advantage of the potential tax benefits that a low-tax jurisdiction brings....
I don’t normally write about Budgets. That is partly because I ceased to understand how the “Economy” was supposed to work shortly after finishing my Economics/Commerce degree about 30 years ago. The ‘textbook economy’ and the ‘Australian economy’ I have watched in...
If you’ve been left out of a Will or believe the provision made for you is inadequate, you may be wondering whether you can apply for a greater share of the estate. You may also be worried about what it could cost you to make a claim. Under South Australia’s...
Budget Update NoticeThe 2026/27 Federal Budget contains proposals that may affect the information in this article. As at the date of this notice, these are proposed measures and have not yet passed into law. We are reviewing and updating our content as the legislative...
Below is part 4 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 2: Members and owners Part 3: Directors and the board The board sets strategy, members provide...
Below is part 3 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 2: Members and owners Part 4: Management and executives Becoming a director in your family's...
Below is part 2 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 1: Why governance matters Part 3: Directors and the board Part 4: Management and executives As the owner of a family business, you...
Below is part 1 of our governance guide for family businesses. To read the other parts of this series, click the links below: Part 2: Members and owners Part 3: Directors and the board Part 4: Management and executives Family businesses are the backbone of the...
We are proud to have advised the shareholders of Solitaire Automotive Group on its acquisition by Autosports Group Limited (ASX: ASG) for approximately $50M. Solitaire Automotive Group are a household name in the South Australian luxury automotive industry, operating...
Probate filing fees now reach over $17,000 in some states, with rising legal costs adding pressure on executors. Here’s what families and family businesses need to know. The cost of probate is rising When someone passes away, dealing with their estate involves...
In March 2026, ADLV Law turns 25. The law itself has seen modest reform over the last quarter-century. However, the practice of law has changed radically. 25 years ago, our biggest cost – even more than staff – was subscriptions to paper information services from CCH...
We have said it before and it bears saying again – documentation is important. It is common practice for corporate groups including family businesses, professional firms, and medical practices to provide different services to each other to allow the overall group to...
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 step-children...
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...
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