Welcome to Valentina Abouzeid
19 Feb Welcome to Valentina Abouzeid
Solari and Stock is pleased to welcome a new addition to the team, Valentina Abouzeid....
Commercial Law Miranda Tag
What is the role of an Executor?
17 Feb What is the role of an Executor?
An Executor is the person appointed in another person’s will to dispose of the monies, property and other assets listed in that will, after the death of its author. An Executor has to follow both the deceased’s wishes and numerous legal requirements when disposing of that...
Ensuring your binding death nominations in your super fund are valid
15 Feb Ensuring your binding death nominations in your super fund are valid
A recent Supreme Court case in Queensland is a timely reminder of the need to take care when nominating who is to receive a member’s superannuation benefits, particularly when the provision is made in the binding death nomination for payments to be made to a...
Can I loan or gift money to my child to buy a property?
01 Feb Can I loan or gift money to my child to buy a property?
According to RealEstate, the age of first home buyers in Australia is edging closer to 40, and as property prices continue to increase, it is difficult to see this reducing. Any Sydneysider will tell you that property ownership is a far flung dream, often only...
Directors and Shareholders Rights in Relation to Improper Conduct by Other Directors or Shareholders
18 Jan Directors and Shareholders Rights in Relation to Improper Conduct by Other Directors or Shareholders
In many small businesses run through a company there are two or more directors who may be family members or friends. Disputes may then arise and an issue arises as to what rights a director or shareholder has in relation to the conduct of another...
Updates to the Unfair Contract Terms legislation set to expand protections
23 Dec Updates to the Unfair Contract Terms legislation set to expand protections
The phrase Unfair Contract Terms (UCTs) sends a shiver down small businesses and consumers alike, and allows larger, contract-issuing, businesses to rub their hands in glee. In the ten years that UCTs legislation has existed in Australia for the protection of consumers (and only four...
Point to consider during the sale of a business
21 Dec Point to consider during the sale of a business
For many businesses, their people are the most valuable assets. Key employees can offer important skills and expertise, knowledge, reputation and relationships – attributes which are often critical to a business’ success. So, when purchasing a business, along with other assets such as plant and equipment,...
Commercial Law Q&A
24 Nov Commercial Law Q&A
Are my Staff Casual Employees, or permanent? Anyone who is responsible for the hiring and firing of staff should be across the “type” of employee they hire. The recent case of Workpac Pty Ltd v Rossato (2020) has highlighted that you cannot make assumptions. So how do...
Legislative changes to discretionary trusts and foreign persons
22 Nov Legislative changes to discretionary trusts and foreign persons
The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 No.14 has introduced a new section 104JA to the Duties Act 1997 No.123 (“new Act”) designed to strengthen New South Wales’ revenue base. ...
Commercial Law Q&A
28 Oct Commercial Law Q&A
Is there a time you have to wait after you make a person redundant before you can re advertise for the same position?...