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Foreign Resident Executors and Beneficiaries in your Will - Potential tax consequences
Appointing executors or beneficiaries who reside overseas in your Will can lead to significant tax and other financial consequences for your estate and your beneficiaries, as Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law) explains.
Dealing with Property in a Deceased Estate
Property Lawyer Crystal Roman provides a snapshot of possible tax implications, such as land tax and CGT, for properties included in a deceased estate.
Hacked! Lessons from a Cyber Attack
In April 2023, a foreign cyber gang targeted the Australian office of international law firm HWLE and implemented a substantial data hack. The response, including through legal action in the Courts, has provided an interesting case study in how to respond to a cyber attack, as Managing Principal Mitchell Zadow explains.
Planning for incapacity
While it is not something that anyone wants to contemplate, it's possible that at some point in the future you or someone in your family will require assistance with making or implementing decisions regarding financial, medical or personal matters. Wills & Estates Lawyer Sarah Slattery outlines the benefits of having instructions in place to ensure your interests are protected.
Vacant Residential Land Tax - Is your property portfolio caught in the net?
Recent changes to Vacant Residential Land Tax capture all residential land in Victoria. Is your property portfolio caught in the net? Property Lawyer Jing Yuan Tay explains.
Donation-based crowdfunding to fund litigation – what are the risks?
Crowdfunding is a complex and developing area of litigation funding and not without risk. Ensure that you are aware of all the potential problems that may arise in the course of sourcing funds.
Can a Facebook post cost you?
Associate Principal Caroline Callegari summarises the consequences of a defamatory Facebook post for both author and victim, in Rodgers & Anor v Gooding [2023] QDC 115.
Losing Trust in your Trustee?
Navigating concerns regarding the management of your interests by a trustee or executor can be a delicate matter. Litigation Lawyer Kevin Li summarises the issues that may arise and how they might be managed.
Unfair Contract Terms and International Contracts
Does your business trade internationally? If so, be aware that a recent High Court case has confirmed that Australian laws regarding unfair contract terms may apply to your contracts. Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law) explains.
Can Qualified Privilege be a Defence to an otherwise defamatory Google Review?
Your new purchase turns out to be a lemon. Before voicing your anger on social media, seek legal advice as to your rights as a customer and, further, the risks that can flow from venting your anger in the public domain. Associate Principal and Litigation Lawyer Caroline Callegari reviews a recent case.
As a Director, can I be personally liable for financial risks?
As a director, there are various situations where you are protected from being sued in your personal capacity. However, these protections should not be relied upon as there are some circumstances where you can be personally pursued for liability, Caroline Callegari explains.
Is your swimming pool or spa registered?
Swimming pools and spas have become increasingly popular additions to residential properties in Victoria. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that the pool or spa is registered and complies with safety standards, as Property Law Accredited Specialist Andre Ong explains.