If you’ve made a Will or you’re responsible for administering someone else’s estate, you might be concerned about the possibility of a challenge. Will a disgruntled family member make a claim? Could it result in lengthy court proceedings or large legal bills?
If you are a business owner looking to reward loyal staff and align incentives, but not ready to part with equity, a profit-sharing arrangement might be the answer.Â
We have just ticked over a month into the third quarter of the calendar year which means two things:  We successfully made it through the end of financial year (give yourself a pat on the back if surviving the EOFY rush means anything to you); and We are due to...
This article is Part 3 of a series of blogs focusing on three pre-business sale documents: Part 1: Broker Mandate Letters; Part 2: Non-Disclosure Agreements; and  Part 3: Heads of Agreement. We have also developed a library of resources that will help clarify your...
This article is Part 2 of a series of blogs focusing on three pre, business sale documents: Part 1: Broker Mandate Letters; Part 2: Non, Disclosure Agreements; and  Part 3: Heads of Agreement.   We have also developed a library of resources that will help clarify...
When selling your business, appointing a broker is usually the smart move. They can bring in qualified buyers, run a structured process, and help push a transaction across the line. However, you must be cautious about rushing into a Broker Mandate Letter (BML) without truly understanding its implications.Â
Learn about Trust Succession and its crucial role in managing family wealth. Ensure your assets are properly protected and passed on.
Does this sound like you? You run a successful family-owned business through a private company. Over the years, your company has accumulated profits that could help fund personal investments or assist family members. Like many SME owners, you see no harm in accessing these profits informally. After all, it’s your business, right?Â
When you’re facing mounting debts, overdue tax, or pressure from creditors, it’s easy to feel like the walls are closing in. For many small business owners, the fear of losing everything—your business, your reputation, your ability to keep trading—is paralysing.Â
However, you may have more options than you realise.Â
Get insights into estate administration, including legal obligations for executors in managing debts after someone passes away.
In Australia, family business directors are legally bound by the same duties and risks as directors of public companies. You can be personally liable for decisions made on your watch.
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
Understand the Super Proceeds Trust and how it ensures superannuation death benefits are distributed tax-efficiently.
Discover key aspects of superannuation and how to ensure your Binding Death Benefit Nomination is valid and effective.
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