If a person does not receive a share of an estate of a deceased person, or alternatively receives a share that appears to not be…
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Testamentary Trusts A testamentary trust may be established under the terms of a will. It is not the same trust as the deceased estate and…
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 (Cth) (Act), which took effect on 22 February 2018, has amended the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy…
A Trade Mark is defined under Australian law to be “a sign used, or intended to be used, to distinguish goods or services dealt with…
Often employees on fixed-term contracts are unaware that there are circumstances in which they could contest the termination of their contracts under relevant unfair dismissal…
When families are confronted with the shock of a death to a family member they have to make decisions that they never really thought they…
Rapid social, political and economic changes present new opportunities as well as risks for business or private dealings with or in Ukraine. Nevertheless risks need…
Social media is a phenomenon that is gaining momentum in popularity by the day. Social media providers (SMPs) provide services that allow users to interact…
If you are an overseas business or an Australian entity wishing to trade with an overseas company that wants to come to Australia to do…
Small businesses operate as sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies or a combination of such entities. A number of factors determine which structure meets any given…
Social media has become such a large part of our lives. With an estimated 85% of Australians now on the Internet, online resources such as…
Emerging new technology involving internet usage, the rapid and broad expansion of devices connected to the internet or Internet of Things (IoT), mean the future…
There are currently close to 200,000 unincorporated non-profit associations in NSW. They are not regulated by any particular legislation and they are not regarded as…
It can come as a surprise to the uninitiated executors or administrators to learn that you as the executor can be held personally and financially…
A Will is said to be the cornerstone of any Estate Plan. A Will specifies how assets owned by the Will maker will be distributed….
Philanthropy is the giving of time, information, goods and services, voice and influence, as well as money by individuals, families or businesses to improve the…
Since 1 July 2016 an investment in an early stage innovation company (ESIC) may be eligible for tax incentives. What follows is an outline of…
How do you or your family assess the testator’s capacity when drafting a will? In the will-making process, a solicitor must confirm the cognitive capacity…
Selecting a Name for your Business should have the desired effect of impact and recognition of your Business product or service from your competitors. Selecting…
A will of the deceased can be set aside even after the probate is granted. Common Grounds for Contesting a Will Family provision claims In…
