Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 11 August 2021 Grants of Representation – what are they and how do I obtain one?

When a person passes away, the assets they hold in their personal capacity, including bank accounts, shares, property, cash, jewellery and furniture, must be...
Property & Development 11 August 2021 The Bank of Mum and Dad: A breakdown of the risks and considerations associated with private lending.

As house prices continue to surge, many first homebuyers are relying on their parents, colloquially termed the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, for financial...
Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 10 August 2021 What about my fur-family? How to provide for pets in your estate plan

The term ‘estate planning’ covers a number of documents and considerations; your Will, your Powers of Attorney, your superannuation and other factors relevant to...
Property & Development 26 July 2021 Good news for charities as Supreme Court of Victoria considers the charitable land tax exemptions

In the recent case of University of Melbourne v Commission of State Revenue VSC 156, the Supreme Court of Victoria considered whether land...
Family & Relationship Law 28 June 2021 Family law and tax considerations: will payment to my spouse or de facto trigger a CGT event? Will it affect the outcome in my family law matter?

Tax can often be a hidden issue when structuring a family law property settlement.  In particular, a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) event may be...
Corporate & Commercial 21 June 2021 Bagging a bargain: New ACCC class exemption for small business and franchisee collective bargaining

From 3 July 2021, if you are a small business or franchisee (including a fuel retailer) you can take advantage of the new class...
Agribusiness 18 June 2021 Loans, mortgages and farm finance: how your legal team can help

As any farmer will know, farms are considered specialised commercial properties by lenders and can be viewed as a risk due to the fragile...
Corporate & Commercial 16 June 2021 Is your business prepared for its new General Environmental Duty?

From 1 July 2021, the new Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018 (Vic) (Act) is intended to come into force which will amend the Environment...
Family & Relationship Law 9 June 2021 The latest on the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia merger

Overview On 1 March 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth) (“the Act”) was passed.  The Act essentially merges...
Family & Relationship Law 7 June 2021 Payment of Private School Fees After Separation

The breakdown of a relationship can have a significant impact on the financial position of families.   Following separation consideration must be given as to...
Corporate & Commercial 4 June 2021 Changes to the Franchise Code have arrived!

It has been over two years since the Parliamentary Joint Committee’s Fairness in Franchising Report (Report) recommended changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct...
Family & Relationship Law 2 June 2021 Bankruptcy after Final Family Law Orders are made but prior to compliance: Does the horse bolt?

The interplay between family law and bankruptcy can be difficult to navigate.  The series of decisions in Rahman & Rahman, provide a unique snapshot...