Succession Arrangements for Family Companies

Succession Arrangements for Family Companies

Family businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy, contributing over 70% of the nation’s GDP and employing a significant portion of the workforce. However, their long-term success can be fragile, with only a fraction operated by the third...
Succession Planning for Business Owners

Succession Planning for Business Owners

As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership....
Self Managed Super Funds – Buying Property

Self Managed Super Funds – Buying Property

Since 2007, self-managed super funds (SMSF) have been permitted to borrow money to invest in all types of real property including residential property, commercial property and industrial property. Prior to 2007, SMSFs could purchase property but were not permitted to...
Power of Attorney Abuse

Power of Attorney Abuse

A Power of Attorney is a legal document authorising a person to act for you and make binding decisions on your behalf.  A Power of Attorney is usually prepared: to facilitate and complete transactions when you are unavailable to do so, for example while travelling; to...
Why Your Will Deserves a Second Look 

Why Your Will Deserves a Second Look 

Life is full of twists and turns. New beginnings like a growing family, exciting career milestones, or achieving lifelong dreams bring plenty to celebrate. But we also face difficult moments – unexpected losses, the end of relationships, or health challenges...
Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview

Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview

In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...