Are you paying for your grandchildren’s school fees?

Are you paying for your grandchildren’s school fees?

If you’re paying for your grandchildren’s education costs, then you’re not alone. But is this financial support a ‘gift’ or a ‘loan’ to your children? If this is left in any doubt, then bitter family disputes will arise. Take the time now to make sure the ground rules are clear.

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When your Employee Walks out the Door, do they take ‘IP’ with them?

When your Employee Walks out the Door, do they take ‘IP’ with them?

In today’s modern economy all businesses rely heavily on their intellectual property (or ‘IP’). Whether you realise it or not, your employees are using or generating some form of IP each and every day they are at work. But what happens when your employee walks out the door (or is pushed)? Have you taken the necessary steps to ensure your IP remains behind?

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Is your dental practice in need of a brush and floss?

Is your dental practice in need of a brush and floss?

We have a lot of dentist clients who have downed tools during the Level 3 restrictions. One thing they have in common is that they’re making lemonade out of lemons and getting their practices ‘shipshape’ for when the restrictions are downgraded back to Level 1 or 2. If this sounds like you, read on!

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The legal issues you must consider before getting married…

The legal issues you must consider before getting married…

Deciding to get married is a big emotional decision. But it’s also a massive legal and financial decision. Asset ownership, asset protection, super, life insurance, decision making, estate planning and family financial support, all need to be carefully considered to provide a solid legal foundation for a successful life together.

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Lending to family members: How to avoid the pitfalls

Lending to family members: How to avoid the pitfalls

So you want to help a family member under financial strain? What starts out with the best intentions can soon result is family disharmony. Confusion about whether the advance is a loan or gift can quickly result in argument. The tragedy is that this is so easy to avoid if you take some simple precautions from the outset.

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Getting your estate planning up-to-date. Part 3: What happens if you’re incapacitated for a period of time?

Getting your estate planning up-to-date. Part 3: What happens if you’re incapacitated for a period of time?

If you are incapacitated for a period of time, things won’t stand still and wait for you to recover. Someone still needs to manage your legal and financial affairs, and others will need to make personal and healthcare decisions for you. Do you have the necessary documents in place to make this happen, and avoid the need for your loved ones to apply to the Government for help? If not, read this.

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