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Posted on 25 Mar 2019Deceased Estates. What “rights” does a beneficiary under a Will have?
Not infrequently, beneficiaries can feel that they are being kept in the dark as an executor administers the Estate. Thus the question “what are my rights?”. Where a deceased has left a Will and…
Posted on 5 Dec 2018Can I terminate an employee’s employment once they’ve made false allegations of workplace bullying?
“We have here a classic example of a disgruntled and disaffected employee whose own behaviour was in question deflecting attention from their behaviour by making false allegations against others.” In the case of Ms…
Posted on 28 Nov 2018“Once more unto the Breach”: Review of the Eligible Data Breach Scheme
New legislation requires entities with an annual turnover of $3 million or more, or who provide health services or store health records, to take positive steps to determine whether a data breach has or…
Posted on 3 Jul 2018ED Black Charitable Trust
The late Ernest Donald Black (in 1974), in association with Nevetts Lawyers established a charitable trust. Mr Black’s generosity meant that the whole of his estate on his death constituted the trust funds. Since…
Posted on 1 Jul 2018Superannuation Borrowings in an SMSF
There has been much talk in the press recently about the ability of Self Managed Superannuation Funds to borrow. You would be excused from thinking that radical changes had been made to the types…
Posted on 1 Jun 2018GST Withholding – new residential premises or potential residential land
Changes have been made to the GST Laws which will require purchasers of new residential premises or subdivisions of potential residential land to withhold at settlement an amount for GST and remit it to…
Posted on 4 May 2018Conveyancing Information for Sellers
It is our role to safeguard your interests throughout the Conveyancing process. From your first decision to sell your property right through to completion, it is important that you consult us at each stage…
Posted on 4 May 2018Conveyancing Information for Buyers
Conveyancing involves a number of processes, some quite complex. They include: Obtaining finance The Contract Payment of deposit Title check Planning and other checks Insurance Settlement Post settlement A number of questions commonly arise….
Posted on 4 May 2018Due Diligence Checklist
Consumer Affairs Victoria Click here to view Author: Cathy Drake Published: 4 May 2018 The information in this article is general in nature and is not to be relied upon as legal…
Posted on 4 May 2018Wills and Powers of Attorney
The importance of a will A will is an essential tool in ensuring your affairs are properly ordered and benefit those you choose when you die. If you have a current will it may…