What is an Advance Care Directive?
An advance care directive is a document that sets out binding instructions, preferences and values regarding medical treatment under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic). It operates to direct health care professionals as to your wishes when you no longer have the capacity to advocate for yourself.
Separation and Divorce – Finalise Your Property Settlement Before It’s Too Late!
A property settlement is an important legal process that provides clarity, security, and closure to parties after a separation or divorce. It helps avoid future disputes and protects the interests of all parties involved. If you are going through a separation, do not put off the inevitable. Phone our office for a no-obligation discussion any […]
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILDREN RECEIVE THEIR INHERITANCE?
Many parents worry about the consequences of leaving significant amounts of money to their children in their Will. However, if prepared correctly, your Will can provide that your child receives their inheritance at an age of your choosing.
The National Credit Code
National Credit Code (NCC) is an Australia wide code administered by ASIC. The NCC provides certain protections for people who have borrowed money for non-business purposes. The NCC does not apply to loans made to a company.Because of the protection offered by the NCC it is in your interest as a borrower to have the NCC […]
Why It’s Important for a Sole Director and Shareholder to Have a Will
If you are the sole director and shareholder of a company, it is critical that you have a current will in place.
Changes to Australia’s Employment Laws
With the recent change in Government comes another change to employment Law. On 27 October 2022, the Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 was introduced – bringing a wave of reforms to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) which will be implemented in stages from 7 December 2022 to 6 December 2023. This article […]
$2,000 Government Grant Funding Available for Commercial Legal Work
recently announced the Specialist Advice Pathway Program which supports established employing businesses who have remained in business despite the challenges presented by Covid.
All Directors of a Company in Australia are now Required to Obtain a Director ID
All directors of a company in Australia are now required to obtain a director ID. A director ID is a unique identifier that a director will apply for once and keep forever, and is aimed at preventing the use of false or fraudulent director identities.
What business structure is right for you?
If you’re thinking about starting a business or going through some changes in your business, it’s good to think about what type of structure you want to use. In Australia we have 4 common types of legal business structure: sole trader, partnership, company or trust. Which is right for you?
Extension of Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme to 15 March 2022
The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme has been extended from 15 January 2022 to 15 March 2022 (the Extended Scheme).