Commercial Law Q&A
22 Jan Commercial Law Q&A
Is walking up to my neighbour's front door and knocking on it a trespass?...
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Should I include or exclude a foreign person from being a beneficiary in my discretionary or family trust?
20 Jan Should I include or exclude a foreign person from being a beneficiary in my discretionary or family trust?
Due to stamp duty and land tax surcharges applicable where foreign persons are potential beneficiaries of a discretionary trust the question arises as to whether the trust should exclude a person considered to be a foreign person from being a potential beneficiary....
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,...
Can your SMS Text messages and Social Media Posts be used as Evidence in Family Law proceedings?
18 Dec Can your SMS Text messages and Social Media Posts be used as Evidence in Family Law proceedings?
We all love to share our lives on different social media platforms. It’s not uncommon for people to post revealing information or photographs on these public forums. Unfortunately, depending on what information you share, posting on social media can potentially do more harm than good....
Changing the stigma of fathers’ roles in Family Law cases
14 Dec Changing the stigma of fathers’ roles in Family Law cases
We regularly hear about Fathers who worry about their chances of being treated fairly in the Family Court system. Whether right or wrong, the Courts have long carried the stigma of being biased against Fathers when it comes to parenting orders because Mother’s are traditionally...
Solari and Stock December 2020 Newsletter
11 Dec Solari and Stock December 2020 Newsletter
Our December 2020 edition of our Newsletter has been published and sent to our clients via email and mail, a copy of the newsletter can be found here and viewed in PDF format....
Wills and Estates Q&A-Can I write my own will?
09 Dec Wills and Estates Q&A-Can I write my own will?
Sometimes, people attempt a ‘homemade’ will without any guide or assistance but such documents often do not follow correct legal form nor withstand legal scrutiny; there are many formalities that a valid will must follow and legal assistance is really the best way to adhere...
If I die without a will, who gets my assets?
07 Dec If I die without a will, who gets my assets?
When someone dies without a will, he or she dies ‘intestate’. In each state, the law has arrangements for this which detail who gets what from the deceased’s estate and how this process is to be administered. To do this, an administrator will be appointed...