There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without … [Read more...] about What a Will Kit doesn’t do
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Family law and co-parenting in difficult times
Family law and co-parenting in difficult times The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought additional stress and uncertainty to many families involved in co-parenting which, by its nature, can be … [Read more...] about Family law and co-parenting in difficult times
Have you been left out of a Will?
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become more distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member’s Will. Generally, a person may leave their … [Read more...] about Have you been left out of a Will?
Shining a light on drink driving in NSW
Drink driving continues to be one of the main causes of road fatalities and injuries, responsible for 30% of fatalities and 9% of serious road injuries in Australia. If you consider the statistics it … [Read more...] about Shining a light on drink driving in NSW
GST and residential property transactions
The responsibility for remitting Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally falls on the party making the ‘supply’. In a property transaction, this has … [Read more...] about GST and residential property transactions
Debt collection basics for business
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money outstanding and … [Read more...] about Debt collection basics for business
OUCH That Really Hurt!
Unless you are the most safety conscious and co-ordinated person on the planet, as well as being possibly the luckiest, at some stage during your life chances are you will be involved in some kind of … [Read more...] about OUCH That Really Hurt!
Family Law Property Settlements – Is a 50/50 split the starting point?
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets … [Read more...] about Family Law Property Settlements – Is a 50/50 split the starting point?
Important things to consider when buying a business
If you are considering buying a business there are many things you need to do from a legal, financial and general business perspective. Getting the right advice from the start is important. The … [Read more...] about Important things to consider when buying a business
Farm succession planning – striking a balance
The diversity of a family farming enterprise amidst the dynamics of the family unit can raise challenging and complex issues. The topic of succession planning is often highly emotive. The … [Read more...] about Farm succession planning – striking a balance