The steps involved in determining how property is divided after the breakdown of a relationship generally include: identifying the assets, liabilities and financial resources of the parties; assessing the parties’ financial and non-financial contributions to...
It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person would like their assets to be distributed once they die. Generally if you are over the age of 18 years, you can make a Will – provided you have the necessary legal capacity to know and...
It is important to understand the interplay of the laws governing superannuation, tax and succession laws when considering your estate planning. Appreciating how these laws interact can help avoid some common pitfalls in estate planning and may have significant impact...
Probate is a grant made by a Court that ‘proves’ the validity of a Will of a deceased person and vests title to the deceased estate assets in the executor/s. This is the official process that allows the executor to deal with the deceased’s estate. As the legal...
Company directors hold and must be mindful of many responsibilities and obligations when carrying out their duties. Generally, company directors and officers are not personally liable for a company’s debts. Certain circumstances however can arise where directors may...
