Should I include my children as members of my SMSF?

Including your children as members of your SMSF can be quite beneficial, but do you know the risks and disadvantages of doing so?
How long does it take to get a grant of probate in South Australia?

If you are an executor tasked with obtaining a grant of probate, feeling overwhelmed and confused while attempting to navigate this process without assistance is not uncommon.
You may be wondering when you will be able to distribute inheritances to beneficiaries. This article sets out what you should expect in terms of timing to prepare an application for and receive a grant of probate, as well as how to avoid unnecessary delays.
How long does it take to get a grant of probate in New South Wales?

Dealing with the death of a loved one is a difficult enough experience without having to navigate the complexities and legal formalities of obtaining a grant of probate from the New South Wales Supreme Court.
If you are an executor tasked with obtaining a grant of probate, feeling overwhelmed and confused while attempting to navigate this process without assistance is common.
What happens if someone has lost capacity, but their Will does not reflect their wishes?

If you have a loved one who does not currently have capacity to make a new Will, you may be concerned that their Estate will not be distributed according to what they would have wanted. You may be thinking it is what it is and there is nothing you can do to, but does it really have to be this way?
Hey Partner, we need a Buy-Sell Agreement

If you have business partners, you need to consider what will occur when a partner wants to retire or suffers death or disability. One way to minimise the chaos, and control the order of events, is to design and execute a buy-sell agreement.
Protect your confidential information with a mutual NDA

The first step in starting a successful enterprise is developing an idea, business concept, process, prototype or invention that sets you apart from other businesses. After you have your idea, the next step is to engage with other people who can help you bring it to life. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to enter meaningful discussions […]
How to successfully pass on your farm to your children

Succession for farming families doesn’t need to be a bun fight. You just need a plan.
The first actions you need to take if you have been appointed to manage your family’s charitable foundation or a Private Ancillary Fund

If you have been newly appointed to manage a Private Ancillary Fund, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure what you need to do first. You do not want to get bogged down in administration when real objective is to make a positive impact on your community. We have put together a simple list of the first actions you need to take to make sure you start on the right foot.
Hiring a CEO for your growing business, in 5 steps

If you don’t free-up some time to think and execute on the next growth strategy, your business will stall, and maybe even falter. The solution is to hire a replacement, but where do you start?
Overhaul of small business insolvency – what does it mean for you?

Frydenberg’s announcement may help your small business restructure its debt obligations to trade out of the COVID recession.