There are various actions that a disgruntled employee may take against an employer. The employee needs to consider the available remedies prior to deciding on…
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If you hold assets in a family trust, you must think about what will happen to the trust in the event of your death. The…
Yesterday, the High Court, in its decision of Ramsay Health Care Australia Ply Ltd v Compton [2017] HCA 28 rejected a narrow interpretation of the…
19 March 2014The recent demonstrations in Kyiv Maidan, Ukraine resulted in the deaths of over 100 demonstrators and members of the police unit ‘Berkyt’ tasked…
A guarantee is a promise by the guarantor to assume liability for an obligation owed by another person, namely the principal debtor, in the event…
If you are a grandchild who was wholly or partly dependent on the deceased at any time, although never a member of the same household…
As any business grows and gains market share, acquiring other businesses to tuck in’ to an existing business or, in time, buying complementary assets, may…
The discretion to ‘go behind’ a judgment debt is not limited to fraud, collusion or a miscarriage of justice. The Bankruptcy Court have to have…
Under current bankruptcy legislation transactions can be challenged: At any time if the transaction was undertaken with an intention to defraud creditors; or If the…
Investing in Australian residential real estate has become increasingly popular with foreign investors looking for stability, growth, easy investment process and opportunities Australia has to…
Regulatory changes will apply as from 1 July, 2014 to Financial Advisers (FA) who provide Tax Advice in respect to Financial Products. What follows is…
The decision of Loppolo & Hesford v Conti [2013] WA highlights the need to carefully consider superannuation in respect to estate planning. In Loppolo v…
When a couple separates, the separating parties usually consider what they are likely to receive financially after separation. This is often an emotional process and…
Posted By LeeLawyers on 25 Sep 2014 Nolan v Nolan & Ors [2014] QSC 218 Highlights: An ex-wife gains substantial interest in family assets outside…
One of the key exercises in successful litigation is engaging an expert to provide evidence. Any mistake in following the procedural requirements and criteria to…
In the event of Death the value of a deceased’s Estate can be significantly reduced through delays in administering the Estate, disputes between potential or…
Good Estate Planning will enable you to prepare, manage and preserve your assets in the event of a contingency such as incapacity or death in…
A family provision claim refers to an application for an order for provision to be made out of a deceased estate for a person’s maintenance,…
In the context of your estate planning and major assets of an estate such as a business it is essential to consider who is to…
Legal compliance is an essential component of risk management and yet it is often put on the back burner. Directors should have a clear understanding…
