What steps go into administering a will?
The executor of an estate ensures that the directions set out in the will are carried out. This process can be a challenging one, especially when it comes at such a stressful time in people's lives.…
Read more When can a will be revoked?
Wills are very important for a variety of reasons, but they are only valuable so long as they are up-to-date. In fact, many estate disputes arise because of outdated information contained within a…
Read more Commercial construction and company investment driving QLD growth
Queensland's economy is being increasingly driven by non-residential construction and investments from businesses, according to the latest figures from CommSec. Commsec's quarterly report highlighted…
Read more Streamlined land sales come to Queensland
The transfer of land titles in Queensland is set to become easier, with the State recently passing legislation which streamlines the process of purchasing 'off the plan' property transactions and…
Read more Majority of SMEs don't have a succession plan in place
SMEs in Australia are struggling with succession planning, according to recently released figures from Bibby Financial Services. The study found that roughly 72 per cent of small- and medium-sized…
Read more Insolvencies continue to affect Australian businesses
Recent statistics from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) point to the many different ways that companies can experience insolvency in Australia. The study of over 10,000…
Read more Business owners struggle with exit planning
Every business owner needs an exit strategy so that when they are ready to hand over the reins there is enough support to keep the company operating effectively. While this is an important…
Read more What to know about family dispute resolution
In parenting matters it is compulsory for the parties to attempt to resolve any dispute through Family Dispute Resolution with a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner prior to commencing…
Read more PwC: Family businesses struggle with succession planning
A recent report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed the significant challenge that family businesses face when it comes to succession planning and the commercial agreements that accompany…
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