Binding Death Benefit Nominations – A ‘Must’ For Super Account Holders and Self Managed Superfunds
The Australian people hold $3.5 trillion in superannuation. The number is so large it is hard to fathom, but so many Australians have not…
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After years of waiting, the ATO is coming
COVID saw the many laws in regard to insolvency and bankruptcy suspended, but now the gate has been opened and the ATO is pursuing…
Providing For Your Pets in Your Will
Here at Lynn and Brown, we love our pets. They rely on us to keep them healthy and happy, and they do everything they…
Caveats – A Powerful Negotiation Tool
What is a caveat and what is its purpose? A caveat can be thought of generally as notice on a certificate of title to…
Is Australia’s grocery duopoly affecting inflation and how can the law prevent this?
The Australian grocery retail sector is worth $130 billion and is dominated by four main retailers who account for 80% of the market, Woolworths,…
Family Loans in a Property Settlement: Considering Whether These are Gifts
In family law matters, identifying the asset pool is an essential early step in property negotiations. This involves correctly ascertaining all the assets and…
Why is it tough for stepchildren to lose touch with stepparents?
What do Cinderella, Snow White and the twins in The Parent Trap all have in common? An evil stepmother, of course! Cultural myths about…
Estate Planning Under the Spotlight: Is Inheritance Tax Coming to Australia?
There have been talks in the news recently about introducing an Inheritance Tax in Australia. Danielle Wood, chief of the Productivity Commission has sparked…
THE UNWAVERING IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING YOUR WILL IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM
Estate planning lawyers often come across Wills that have been tampered with by the original Will maker. This can include anything from staple holes,…
Changes to Unfair Contract Terms Laws are Coming, Is Your Business Ready?
Amendments to the unfair contract terms regime could mean big penalties for small businesses Amendments to the unfair contract terms regime (“Regime”) under the…
Uhoh – I’ve lost the trust deed!
Trusts are very common business and investment structures. The powers, rights, and obligations of the parties to a trust (especially the trustee) are set…
Property Partnerships Down Under: Joint Tenancy vs. Tenants in Common in WA
If you purchase a property with someone else – do you know how it is owned? Let’s have a look at Joint Tenancy vs.…