Business succession and your super fund
Sometimes people look to their super fund as a means of funding life insurance for a business buy-sell arrangement. This is possible, but there are some tricks and traps to be aware of…
Fancy giving your tenant’s creditors your security bond?
By now, everyone has heard about the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), which came online on 30 January 2012, (well, we hope so!). However, the implications of the new registration system are still not widely known.
Are you handing your clients to your ex-employees and key-competitors on a platter?
LinkedIn and other social media networking sites have their uses, and can be good for ‘profile’ building. But the question is – can you afford to lose control of your business contacts and spend time building value for another business, the social media site?
Can you benefit from a trust you have made a gift to?
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What is a Special Disability Trust and why would you need one?
A Special Disability Trust (SDT) is a special type of trust that allows parents and immediate family members to plan for current and future needs of a person with severe disability. The trust can pay for reasonable care, accommodation and other discretionary needs of the beneficiary during their lifetime.
Marijuana anyone? The ins and outs of employee drug testing
Employers have long struggled with the balance between an employee’s responsibilities at work and their right to a life outside of work. This has often given rise to the question of whether an employer can discipline employees for recreational activities conducted outside of working hours.
Getting your trust distributions right
Take advantage of our year-end trust distribution minute review service
Why you must keep your estate planning up-to-date
We are often asked how much damage outdated estate planning documents can do. The answer is clear: a lot.
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (Advance Care Directives, SA)
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (South Australia)
How do I enforce my PPSR interest?
If you have registered your interest in property on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), here’s some tips on how to enforce it.