After the death of a family member, it usually takes a bit longer than a beneficiary would like to receive their inheritance under a Will. Why is this and what can you do about it? On the death of the Will maker, the person appointed as the executor of their Will...
In all states and territories of Australia, stepchildren either have an explicit or conditional right to challenge their stepparent’s Will. If you think there is a risk that your stepchild(ren) may make a family provision claim, this blog will answer some of your questions.
Advocating for diversity makes sense for a minority view trying to get a foothold or survive in a sea of opposition. Diversity and tolerance protect the little guy. But once a foothold is established for our idea, we tend to become a lot less tolerant and accepting of true diversity of opinion on the issue.
Whether you bought your pet with your partner or owned it before the relationship began, it’s difficult to agree to whom the pet should belong if your de facto relationship or marriage ends.
If the expiry of registration of your ‘security interest’ on the Personal Property Security Register is coming up soon, you need to act quickly. We guarantee you won’t remember to deal with this when in the days leading up to the expiry date.
Let’s get some perspective on this issue. What are the potential ‘tax benefits’ of including a testamentary trust in your Will? Further, what would happen if these ‘benefits’ were not available?
In summary, a PAF can acquire an asset from the founder (or associate). However, the transaction must be consistent with the PAF’s Investment Strategy and entered into (and maintained) on an arm’s length commercial basis.
​​Unfortunately, in the course of your employment, things won’t always go your way. Although you might have worked incredibly hard throughout your career to reach an executive position, sometimes a business will undergo organisational changes which mean that they offer you a redundancy. You may feel hard done by in these circumstances, but it is important to understand your entitlements, and the limitations of your circumstances.​
In our experience, most people in a genuine negotiation will easily find common ground if they remain engaged in a process of communication and discovery. The phrases ‘industry standard’ (aka ‘I will not rationally justify this position’) and ‘non-negotiable’ (aka ‘that’s the end of the conversation on this issue’), represent the amateur approach.
It has been a busy start to the year for our team! As another quarter has come and gone, we thought we would share some of the highlights and updates: Giving back to our community Giving back to our community is one of our firm’s core values. This quarter, we have...
No one likes to think about getting sick or injured, but it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. That’s why having a legally valid Advance Care Directive (ACD) in place is a smart move.
When someone dies there are things that must be done immediately and things that may take 12 or more months to action and resolve. Who does these ‘things’ and what are they? In many cases it is the executor of the deceased’s Will who must act. Usually, the executor is a family member or members, a friend, a professional or a combination of the above. The Will maker has chosen you because you have the skills and experience to occupy that role, have a vested interest in administering the estate or you are a trusted relative or friend.
VAD is a pathway that adults can access if they have an incurable, advanced, progressive and terminal illness, disease or medical condition.Â
Redundancies come with a unique set of rules that must be followed carefully. Failing to do so puts employers at risk of facing an unfair dismissal claim from their employees. Get informed and protect your business by following these steps.
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