One of the most expensive aspects of running a business is paying employees. But just as great employees can be a real asset, underperforming employees can be a real drain on resources. Hiring employees is all about choosing people who are going to add value to your...
Kasia Maczuga
Kasia works with high net-worth individuals to achieve their estate planning and business succession goals. She also gets involved in complex property transactions and estate administration.
Digital assets after death: The Wild West
The digital realm is truly the ‘Wild West’ when it comes to management and realisation after death.
Is your commercial lease compliant with the PPSR regime?
Is your commercial lease compliant with the PPSR regime? You need to know the answer to this question. Everyone has heard about the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), which came online on 30 January 2012. The implications of the new registration system are still not widely known. For many people the need for registration is only discovered after it is too late.
Preparing for your ‘digital afterlife’: our 5-step approach
What would happen if you lost mental capacity or died? While your physical life may be well provided for, chances are your digital life and digital wealth is seriously at risk.
Are you first in line? Understanding ‘pre-emption’ clauses
Well drafted ‘pre-emption’ clauses in a Shareholders Agreement or Constitution provide you with important protections. But there are a number of potential traps that you need to be aware of.
Probate made easier
While being very professional, Andreyev Lawyers always treated me with great respect. I have felt that they were prepared to walk that extra mile to help their clients.
How does divorce or separation affect your Will in South Australia?
Unlike divorce, marriage separation does not have an effect on your Will. For this reason, the period of separation that occurs prior to divorce is possibly one of the most important times to ensure your Will reflects your changed circumstances.
Critical clauses in employment contracts
In this article, we will discuss some of the critical clauses that are often missing from basic employment documents. We will cover what each critical clause does and why it is important, and the potential consequences of not including the clause in your employment documents.
Getting a grant of probate in South Australia
When you are entrusted to deal with the estate of a deceased loved one, it can feel overwhelming. We are here to guide you through this time with compassion, clarity and certainty.
Severing joint tenancy in NSW
How to sever joint tenancy in NSW.
Work Communications Policy
Our gift to you is our Work Communications Policy, which is designed to be a set of fundamental rules for an SME to adopt internally to ensure that the quality of its communications is regulated. Click on the link to download a copy of the Policy to adopt in your workplace today.
Fixed term contracts masterclass
In Australia, there are 3 main types of employment contracts: permanent (full-time or part-time), casual, and fixed term (whether full-time or part-time). This article focuses on fixed term contracts.
What is a ‘bucket company’ and when do you need one?
The concept of a ‘bucket company’ is used to describe a company into which distributions from a discretionary trust are made to cap the tax rate on the trust’s income to the flat company rate of 30%.
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