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Succession Planning – Doing Nothing Is Not An Option

Posted on February 12, 2021

Estate and Succession Planning is not as simple as just making a Will. Have you considered appointing a family member or a trusted person to deal with your financial and legal affairs including your…

Setting up a Business

Posted on February 11, 2021

As the start of the lunar new year is just around the corner, if you are planning to start a business, now is the time to think of a suitable type of business structure for your business. Amongst the…

Negotiating a Parenting Plan

Posted on February 10, 2021

Separation can be distressing for everyone involved especially children. During this challenging time children need support, love and contact with both of their parents and other significant people,…

Summary of Migration Updates in 2021

Posted on February 09, 2021

Many changes occurred in Australian Immigration this year, from lockdown to border closure and travel ban. As Covid-19 continues to batter Australia’s economy, the government has finally announced…

Gifts and Property Settlement

Posted on February 08, 2021

The time of year when most of us are engaged in buying gifts for family and loved ones is just around the corner. Sometimes these gifts will be small such as a nice bottle of wine but sometimes they…

South Australia State Nominated Occupation List

Posted on February 05, 2021

The latest South Australia State Nominated Occupation List has been released. The State’s focus will be driving economic growth and job creation for the state through the Migration Program and…

Employment Law in Australia

Posted on February 03, 2021

An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and employee that sets out terms and conditions of employment. A contract can be in writing or verbal.As an employer, you have an obligation…

In a De Facto Relationship? How Do You Protect Your Assets?

Posted on February 01, 2021

If you are not legally married but are in a relationship with another person and living with them on a genuine domestic basis, you are deemed by the court to be in a de facto relationship. For many…

Good Neighbour Fence

Posted on January 29, 2021

Fences and fencing work create a lot of issues and disputes between neighbours which can be very costly, time consuming and stressful to resolve.Sharing Cost between Neighbours A neighbour has no…

Advance Care Directives

Posted on January 27, 2021

At some point in your life, there may come a time when you are unable to make a decision. Amongst some reasons are because:• of a sudden accident or serious mental health episode • of dementia or…