When can you benefit other people under an Enduring Power of Attorney?
An enduring power of attorney has the power to make a lot of decisions. However, without good planning, they may still not be able to do what you intend them to do. For example, if you appoint your spouse as your enduring attorney they will not be able to do anything that benefits themselves. Find out how to avoid these pitfalls.
What is a ‘Sweat Equity Agreement’, and when would you use one?
A Sweat Equity Agreement is an agreement between a business and someone providing services, whereby the service provider agrees to take equity in the business, rather than cash. Sounds simple? The devil is in the detail…
Do expats need to have an Australian Will?
If you are living permanently outside of Australia, do you still need an Australian Will? Yes. Find out why.
How to really protect your business name
Most people believe that registering a business name means they own that business name – this is not the case in Australia. To obtain the exclusive right to use your business name, you need to register it as a trademark or prove that you hold a trademark at common law.
Appointing an enduring attorney to look after your SMSF while you’re overseas
If you are heading overseas for an extended period of time, and have a SMSF, then you need to do some housekeeping before you leave.
Limiting liability is not enough – you also need asset protection
New business owners are often told to operate their enterprises through a ‘proprietary limited company’ to cap their liability if something goes wrong. This is good advice, but it is nowhere near the end of the story. You also need to protect your assets. How does a proprietary limited company work? A proprietary limited company […]
What’s wrong with a Will Kit?
Think of a lawyer like a ‘Will Kit’ – but with arms and legs.
Will the SA Land Tax changes affect my parents’ pension?
Budget Update Notice: The 2026/27 Federal Budget contains proposals that may affect the information in this article. As at the date of this notice, these are proposed measures and have not yet passed into law. We are reviewing and updating our content as the legislative process progresses. If you are making a decision based on […]
How to pass on your farm
How does an older farmer exit farming, fund their retirement and keep the family happy? The average age of a farmer in Australia is 50 years old. If you are a farmer and haven’t yet thought about your retirement and succession plan, now is the time. Handing over control of the farm in exchange for […]
How to look after your pets after you’re gone
If you want to make sure your ‘furbaby’ is looked after when you’re gone, we can advise you how to best achieve this in your estate planning.