Andreyev Lawyers first quarterly update 2023
It has been a busy start to the year for our team! As another quarter has come and gone, we thought we would share some of the highlights and updates: Giving back to our community Giving back to our community is one of our firm’s core values. This quarter, we have continued sponsorships and formalised new […]
How to make a legally valid Advance Care Directive (SA)
No one likes to think about getting sick or injured, but it’s important to be prepared for the unexpected. That’s why having a legally valid Advance Care Directive (ACD) in place is a smart move.
Help! I am the Executor of a Will
When someone dies there are things that must be done immediately and things that may take 12 or more months to action and resolve. Who does these ‘things’ and what are they? In many cases it is the executor of the deceased’s Will who must act. Usually, the executor is a family member or members, a friend, a professional or a combination of the above. The Will maker has chosen you because you have the skills and experience to occupy that role, have a vested interest in administering the estate or you are a trusted relative or friend.
Voluntary Assisted Dying: What lawyers want you to know
VAD is a pathway that adults can access if they have an incurable, advanced, progressive and terminal illness, disease or medical condition.
6 steps to a successful redundancy
Redundancies come with a unique set of rules that must be followed carefully. Failing to do so puts employers at risk of facing an unfair dismissal claim from their employees. Get informed and protect your business by following these steps.
Can I get a copy of someone’s Will?
Generally speaking, the contents of a Will are private and are not able to be disclosed without the testator’s authority until after they have died. However, there are some circumstances where you might be able to get a copy of Will without waiting for it to be admitted to probate.
Have your founders assigned their IP to your enterprise?
As the founder of an enterprise you must ensure that the legal entity you set up to exploit your business concept owns all of the IP associated with the concept. This includes the IP that is created directly on behalf of the company, but also any IP created by parties outside the company or in the time period before the company was formed.
Attention accountants. Don’t get blamed by your client when a DPN goes to the wrong address
The ATO’s ‘debt holiday’ is well and truly over, and it has moved past the warning phase and has been issuing a steady stream of director penalty notices (DPNs). As an accountant, there is a fair chance you act as the registered office for your client’s company. However, you know that you can’t be responsible […]
Our top legal issues to look out for in 2023
It feels like an unbelievably short time has passed since we last summarised the top legal issues you would be facing in 2022. As another year zooms into focus you may be curious about what we think has changed since the last time we shared our thoughts. Interested? Read on.
VideoPost: Succession Planning
This VideoPost is a recording of our ‘Succession Strategies and Estate Planning’ seminar, which we presented to clients on Kangaroo Island in July 2022. This seminar will be most helpful for business and farming families, but it will also be useful for anyone wanting to know more about how they can implement a comprehensive succession […]