Court Authorised Wills
Since 1 March 2008 the Supreme Court has been authorised by sections 18 to 26 inclusive of the Succession Act 2006 to make a Will for a person who...
Read MoreDoing a deal with your ex-spouse has just been made a whole lot more taxing
On 30 July 2014, Taxation Ruling 2014/5 came into effect. This ruling has important tax implications for the shareholders of private companies who receive a payment of money or...
Read MorePolice Powers to Search You, Your Car or Your Home
The following is a summary of police powers under the Law Enforcement (Power and Responsibilities) Act 2002 which governs police powers in executing searches of persons, their motor vehicles...
Read MoreLandlords Beware: You’re Responsible for Reasonably Foreseeable Risks!
As a landlord, you are liable for reasonably foreseeing risks related to your property. According to the legislation, you must foresee these risks as any ‘reasonable person’ would. In...
Read MoreCarrying Bicycles & Motor Vehicles
During the holiday periods couples and families often enjoy travelling with their bicycles for fitness and/or enjoyment. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the strict requirements which have been...
Read MoreThe Effect of Relationships on Asset Retention
We all have close relationships with others. It is part of our humanity. Our parents, children, ourselves will marry, divorce, live with, separate, spend time with, people who are...
Read MoreProperty Settlements: Value of Assets & Debts – What is the relevant date?
The first step in a property settlement (marriage or de facto) is to compile an accurate list of the assets and debts, including values. Sometimes people have been separated...
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Illicit Drugs (DUI)
It is an offence under the Road Transport Act 2013 to drive a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of an illicit drug. Drivers may be subject to a...
Read MoreBanking inactivity can eliminate an estate
In recent news there was a report of a man aged 88 years who died with an estate worth $2.42 million, accumulated from a frugal existence of saving all...
Read MoreA Will is NOT “One Size Fits All”
When it comes to something as important as your Will, you need to have a Will that is customised and “tailored to fit” you and your individual circumstances. It’s...
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