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Have you recently separated? Do you need to update your Will?
There are many things to consider when you are in the throws of separation or a divorce. Updating your Will should be high on the list, as Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), explains.
Protecting your Superannuation following a separation
Superannuation is a unique asset which does not automatically pass according to your Will. When your relationship breaks down, it is important to ensure that your superannuation will be paid in accordance with your final wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), summarises the current situation in Victoria.
Safeguarding your property after separation
For many, owning real estate will often be the most significant asset and the cornerstone of financial (and personal) security Therefore, when a relationship breaks down, it is critical that you take steps to ensure that on your death, your property will pass in accordance with your wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), explains.
Lessons from Disney – The Importance of Reading the Fine Print
A recent case involving Disney serves as a cautionary tale for would be customers. The importance of understanding and reviewing contract terms and conditions should not be underestimated. Sonali Mohla explains.
Supplying Goods in Australia: PPSR Considerations
The Personal Property Securities Register is the national register of security interests in personal property and affects many, if not most commercial transactions. Not surprisingly, failing to consider the PPSR when supplying goods or leasing them, can have serious consequences, as Mehraaz Sidhu explains.
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Litigation: The importance of being earnest...
Honesty is important in all areas of your life, but especially when it comes to your conduct in legal proceedings. Associate Principal Caroline Callegari outlines the importance of being earnest so that your actions don’t later come back to bite you.
Have you recently separated? Do you need to update your Will?
There are many things to consider when you are in the throws of separation or a divorce. Updating your Will should be high on the list, as Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), explains.
Protecting your Superannuation following a separation
Superannuation is a unique asset which does not automatically pass according to your Will. When your relationship breaks down, it is important to ensure that your superannuation will be paid in accordance with your final wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), summarises the current situation in Victoria.
Safeguarding your property after separation
For many, owning real estate will often be the most significant asset and the cornerstone of financial (and personal) security Therefore, when a relationship breaks down, it is critical that you take steps to ensure that on your death, your property will pass in accordance with your wishes. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates Law), explains.
Lessons from Disney – The Importance of Reading the Fine Print
A recent case involving Disney serves as a cautionary tale for would be customers. The importance of understanding and reviewing contract terms and conditions should not be underestimated. Sonali Mohla explains.
Supplying Goods in Australia: PPSR Considerations
The Personal Property Securities Register is the national register of security interests in personal property and affects many, if not most commercial transactions. Not surprisingly, failing to consider the PPSR when supplying goods or leasing them, can have serious consequences, as Mehraaz Sidhu explains.
Back on Monday! Employees’ New Right to Disconnect
In this follow up article on recent changes to the FWA, our Employment Law team looks at the much talked about 'right to disconnect'.
New rules for casuals and independent contractors
Due to come into effect on 26 August 2024, the Federal Government’s latest changes to the Fair Work Act intend to strike a fairer balance between employees and businesses, but they come with higher risks to businesses.
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Navigating Property Investment in Victoria, Australia: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Are you eyeing a property investment in Victoria, Australia? Exciting as it may seem, foreign investors should tread cautiously through the intricate web of regulations and tax implications that govern such transactions, as Property Lawyer Ignatius Suwanto explains.
Petrol Station leases: Key considerations before signing on the dotted line
Thinking of signing a lease for a petrol station? Senior Associate and Property Lawyer Shubha Rao outlines some important considerations before signing on the dotted line.
What does the term "Discharged Bankrupt" mean?
Bankruptcy can have a devastating effect on an individual's personal situation and future employment prospects. In some circumstances, even after being discharged from bankruptcy, ongoing obligations to the trustee in bankruptcy may remain, as Litigation Lawyer Sonali Mohla explains.
Commercial and Industrial Property Tax - What you need to know!
From 1 July 2024, Victoria will commence a transition to phase out stamp duty for commercial and industrial property and replace it with a new annual Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (‘CIPT’). Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) summarises how this new tax will impact existing and prospective property owners.
