Imagine this: You’ve carefully made your Will, making sure your loved ones will be taken care of when you’re gone. You’ve left a generous gift to your son, Jake. But then, something unexpected happens—Jake passes away before you do.
What legal issues do you need to look out for in 2025?
With the coming of a new year come new ideas, plans and goals. Sometimes these may come about because of a change in circumstances and needs. In other cases, these may be a necessary undertaking due to a change in law, regulation or requirements. Here are some legal issues that we think will be hot issues in 2025 and our tips to help you navigate them.
Navigating the Future: Key Changes in South Australia’s Succession Act 2023
Does your Will need an update following the changes to the Succession Act 2023 (South Australia) commenced operation in South Australia on 1 January 2025?
Celebrating New Beginnings in 2024
What a year! Those of you that have been keeping up with us this year will know that 2024 was a big year of learning, change and growth for us. Learning can be painful and challenging – quite literally. There is scientific research that suggests there is a link...
Estate planning considerations if your Christmas went pear-shaped
Christmas isn’t always a time of joy for families. Sometimes, along with all the dishes, you are left with a family fallout that takes you back to the proverbial drawing board where estate planning is concerned. Here's a look at how a difficult Christmas experience...
A Christmas Story: Planning for the Future While You Deck the Halls
Christmas is a time for joy, family and reflection. But amidst the festivities, it’s also an excellent opportunity to consider your estate planning. While it might seem unusual to bring up estate planning during the holidays, Christmas presents a rare chance to start these important conversations.
Your Asset Protection Could Be Compromised: The Hidden Risks of Shadow and De Facto Directorships
Do you provide advice or influence decisions in a company without a formal director title? You could be a ‘shadow’ or ‘de facto’ director, exposing yourself to significant personal liability that could jeopardise your asset protection strategies.
What is a statutory demand and when would I use one?
You have always operated your business honestly and diligently, which includes paying each of your debts within their terms. Unfortunately, not everyone in business plays by the same rules….you have a problem debtor and cannot work out what to do.
Caveats are not security interests
You have loaned someone money in relation to a property, and in return the borrower has agreed to give you an interest in the property. You lodge a caveat, but you are worried about whether you are properly protected if the borrow does not repay you.
Caveats are a protective mechanism that play an important role in property law. However, a caveat is not a ‘security interest’ in the traditional sense, and it is important to consider whether a caveat is the appropriate tool to safeguard your interest.
Introducing ADLV Law
We are excited to announce that as of 1 October 2024, Andreyev Lawyers officially became ADLV Law. Those of you who have known us for a while will know that our firm has undergone transformational changes over the years. This latest transformation is a reshaping of...
Booklet: Special Disability Trusts (SDT) (Chapter 9 – Are there beneficial taxation consequences?)
Below is Chapter 9 of our 'Special Disability Trusts' booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 - What is an SDT? Chapter 2 - What are the requirements of an SDT? Chapter 3 - What can an SDT pay for? Chapter 4 - What are the...
Booklet: Special Disability Trusts (SDT) (Chapter 13 – Summary)
Below is Chapter 13 of our 'Special Disability Trusts' booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 - What is an SDT? Chapter 2 - What are the requirements of an SDT? Chapter 3 - What can an SDT pay for? Chapter 4 - What are the...
Booklet: Special Disability Trusts (SDT) (Chapter 12 – What are the ongoing obligations of an SDT?)
Below is Chapter 12 of our 'Special Disability Trusts' booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 - What is an SDT? Chapter 2 - What are the requirements of an SDT? Chapter 3 - What can an SDT pay for? Chapter 4 - What are the...
Booklet: Special Disability Trusts (SDT) (Chapter 11 – Are there any investment restrictions on a SDT?)
Below is Chapter 11 of our 'Special Disability Trusts' booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 - What is an SDT? Chapter 2 - What are the requirements of an SDT? Chapter 3 - What can an SDT pay for? Chapter 4 - What are the...
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