Probate, Estate Administration & Disputes

23/08/2016

Another example of problems caused by Will-kits

In the recent decision of Rogers v Rogers Young [2016], the Court highlighted the importance of properly prepared Wills rather than using a “Will-kit”. In the above decision, the Court stated “The …

22/01/2016

Beware of “Free Will” from the Public Trustee

Many people are lured into the Public Trustee (NSW Trustee and Guardian) drafting a Will for them for free. The Public Trustee does not charge for drafting a Will, if you are on full Centrelink Age …

07/03/2014

A Binding Nomination for a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund

A binding nomination overrides the Trustee’s discretion to pay out a death benefit to your dependants as they see fit. The binding nomination requires that the Trustee act in accordance with your …

Managing Employees in Australia given the Impact of COVID-19

We stress that due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic and the very rapidly changing landscape, the guidelines below are general in nature and subject to change. Many of the laws that now apply to this situation were not written with regard to what is currently occurring. Therefore please exercise caution in relying […]

Temporary Changes to Insolvency Laws in Australia due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis

In a move aimed to lessen the economic impact on businesses and individuals caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has introduced some changes to insolvency laws in Australia that apply to personal and corporate insolvency regimes. This includes a temporary increase to the threshold in which creditors can issue a statutory demand on […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Following on from the extensive reporting in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic we have implemented a number of protocols to enable the business to continue operating if a staff member or principal is diagnosed with the virus and/or the office needs to close for a period of time. Our staff and principals have adopted best […]

Another example of problems caused by Will-kits

Beware of “Free Will” from the Public Trustee

A Binding Nomination for a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund

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