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FUTURE PLANNING
WHY YOU NEED TO BE ESTATE PLANNING FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
By Leanne Matthews on | 2 January 2018 | Future Planning, Wills, Estates & Superannuation
Trust Distributions – Be Careful
In the lead up to another 30 June, Domazet v Jure Investments Pty Limited [2016] ACTSC 33 (7 March 2016) is a…
By Rebecca Burness | 28 June 2018 | Future PlanningA Dead Man’s Sperm can Now be Used to Father Children Post-death. But What does this Mean for Wills, Estates and Family Law?
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 21 June 2018 | Family Law | Future PlanningEstate Planning for Couples with Young Families: 5 Things You Must Cover
It’s estimated that nearly 50% of Australians will die without a Will. For many couples with young families preparing a…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 11 June 2018 | Future Planning | Wills, Estates & SuperannuationSuperannuation Death Benefits: Can You Overcome a Technicality?
Superannuation payments have historically been very ‘clear cut’ as far as the potential recipient of a death benefit payment is…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 30 May 2018 | Future Planning | Wills, Estates & Superannuation
Trust Distributions – Be Careful
In the lead up to another 30 June, Domazet v Jure Investments Pty Limited [2016] ACTSC 33 (7 March 2016) is a…
By Rebecca Burness | 28 June 2018 | Future PlanningA Dead Man’s Sperm can Now be Used to Father Children Post-death. But What does this Mean for Wills, Estates and Family Law?
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 21 June 2018 | Family Law | Future PlanningEstate Planning for Couples with Young Families: 5 Things You Must Cover
It’s estimated that nearly 50% of Australians will die without a Will. For many couples with young families preparing a…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 11 June 2018 | Future Planning | Wills, Estates & SuperannuationSuperannuation Death Benefits: Can You Overcome a Technicality?
Superannuation payments have historically been very ‘clear cut’ as far as the potential recipient of a death benefit payment is…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 30 May 2018 | Future Planning | Wills, Estates & Superannuation
Purchasing a Business – Transferring Employees and Their Entitlements
When buying or selling a business, one of the key issues to deal with is the employment arrangements. Accrued entitlements…
UPDATE: Labour Hire Licensing – The Essentials
On 16 April 2018, the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 commenced in Queensland requiring, amongst other things, a labour hire…
Capital Raising for Private Companies
When considering raising funds to grow your business it is important to ensure you do not fall foul of the…
By Kevin McVeigh | 29 March 2018 | BusinessI have A Queensland Retail Shop Lease – What are my Legal Protections?
The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
From 1 August 2018, employees covered by a Modern Award will be entitled to 5 days of unpaid leave to…
By Renae Schloss | 23 July 2018 | Family Law | WorkplaceIndustry Specific Redundancy – Building and Construction
An employee covered by the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2010 (Building and Construction Award) has different redundancy entitlements…
By Renae Schloss | 26 June 2018 | Workplace2018 Annual Wage Review – 3.5% Increase
It is that time of year again and the Fair Work Commission’s expert panel has handed down its Annual Wage…
By Michael Gibson | 22 June 2018 | WorkplaceReal Estate – Commission-Only Employment Changes
On 2 April 2018, amendments to the Real Estate Industry Award 2010 (Award) came into force which affects the entry…
By Renae Schloss | 6 June 2018 | Workplace
I have A Queensland Retail Shop Lease – What are my Legal Protections?
The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…
How do I Know if the Retail Shop Leases Act Applies to my Shop?
As the Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) includes a number of specific requirements and includes more protection for Tenants…
By Wendy Gordon | 16 March 2018 | PropertyRecent changes that impact on Foreign Investment in Australian Agricultural Land.
In this podcast, Director and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Tony Randall discusses the recent changes announced that impact on foreign investment…
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Water Rights Explained
Water is one of our most valuable assets but many people don’t fully understand the different types of water entitlements…
By Wendy Gordon | 4 December 2017 | Property
Family Provision Claims
A spouse, child, or dependent may be aggrieved by the inadequate provision in the will of a deceased person. Section…
By Barry Chappell | 10 July 2018 | LitigationWhat are the Main Consequences of Bankruptcy?
If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…
By Agnes Redulla | 21 May 2018 | Insolvency | LitigationWhat are Exemplary Damages?
“Damages” is a broad legal term which can cover a number of different forms of monetary relief awarded by a…
By Agnes Redulla | 26 March 2018 | LitigationResolving a Retail Shop Leasing Dispute in Queensland
It is not uncommon for disputes to arise from time to time between landlords and tenants in the context of…
By Anneliese Seymour | 25 January 2018 | Litigation
What are the Main Consequences of Bankruptcy?
If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…
By Agnes Redulla | 21 May 2018 | Insolvency | LitigationCreditor’s Statutory Demands – 21 days means 21 days!
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
Important Changes to Australia’s Insolvency Laws
Phase 1 – Consistent Regulation and More Power to Creditors Recently, on 1 March 2017, the Insolvency Law Reform Act…
By Murdoch Lawyers | 28 March 2017 | Insolvency | NewsAre you an Incorporated Association? A Loophole means Liquidators Lose Out
A surprising and quite possibly unintended loophole has come to light in a recent Supreme Court decision, confirming that a…
By Murdoch Lawyers | 1 May 2015 | Insolvency | News
What are my Debt Recovery Options?
Unless you hold security, your debt recovery options will depend on what type of entity owes you the debt, the…
By Agnes Redulla | 12 February 2018 | Debt RecoveryCreditor’s Statutory Demands – 21 days means 21 days!
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
From 1 August 2018, employees covered by a Modern Award will be entitled to 5 days of unpaid leave to…
By Renae Schloss | 23 July 2018 | Family Law | WorkplaceCan My Former Partner Receive Part of My Super as Part of a Family Law Property Settlement?
The short answer is yes! When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, superannuation (super) can be divided between…
By Kaylah Vejle | 4 July 2018 | Family LawA Dead Man’s Sperm can Now be Used to Father Children Post-death. But What does this Mean for Wills, Estates and Family Law?
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
By Kiri Edyvean-Scott | 21 June 2018 | Family Law | Future PlanningConsidering CGT implications in Family Law Property Settlements
For many people a property settlement will require careful consideration of their future asset structuring and protection. Pre-2017 it was…
By Sarah Adams | 8 June 2018 | Family Law
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23 July 2018
Family and Domestic Violence Leave
10 July 2018
Family Provision Claims
4 July 2018
Can My Former Partner Receive Part of My Super as Part of a Family Law Property Settlement?
28 June 2018
Trust Distributions – Be Careful
26 June 2018
Industry Specific Redundancy – Building and Construction
22 June 2018
2018 Annual Wage Review – 3.5% Increase
21 June 2018
A Dead Man’s Sperm can Now be Used to Father Children Post-death. But What does this Mean for Wills, Estates and Family Law?
11 June 2018