While many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning aka “Thinking about what will happen to my assets when I die” as being on their “most wanted things to do” list, in reality, this is something that should be on all of our “must do” lists. Proactively planning...
All jurisdictions in Australia provide statutory rights for certain eligible persons to contest the terms of a Will if they can show that they have been left without “adequate provision” by the willmaker. These claims are commonly referred to as family provision...
There can be significant differences in the taxation consequences of certain family law related orders or settlements and deciding who keeps what. Unique opportunities in the family law environment can enable a couple to lawfully restructure their business and...
A company constitution is usually drafted in a standard format and may not provide adequate protection for shareholders in the event of a dispute between them or where issues arise not sufficiently covered in the constitution. A shareholder agreement, properly...
Separating couples involved in a family law property settlement are often under emotional and financial pressure. When one or both parties are involved in a business, this can add additional stress and complexity to the division of property. A business interest,...
