What should I include in a sale of business contract?
Having a well-drafted contract is a crucial part of the business sale process. In this blog, we outline the essential … Read more
Who pays a deceased estate’s fees and expenses?
The deceased’s estate pays funeral expenses, legal and accounting fees, any outstanding debts, and any accounts that become due, such … Read more
Estate planning and foreign beneficiaries
A beneficiary named in an Australian Will classed as ‘foreign person’ must apply to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) … Read more
Does your intended executor live overseas?
Selecting a suitable executor is an integral aspect of estate planning. Your executor deals with everything from applying for a … Read more
Death and Taxes: when is a tax return required for a deceased estate?
If you’re unsure whether and when you should lodge tax returns on behalf of a deceased person and their estate, … Read more
Foreign investment in residential real estate – FIRB approval
What is FIRB? The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) assesses applications from non-residents of Australia seeking to purchase residential property … Read more
Spelling errors and typos in Wills (NSW)
Despite a will-maker’s (called a testator) best efforts to ensure that their Will is accurate and correct, a Will (particularly … Read more
Whose Will applies if both partners die at the same time?
If the unthinkable happened and both partners were to die at the same time (say in a plane or car … Read more
Pre-purchase property inspections in NSW
When you are considering purchasing a property in NSW (including at auction or where there is no cooling off period), … Read more
Commercial and Retail Leases – know what you’re getting yourself into
Are you a business or retail shop owner looking for premises? Following are some questions to consider before signing a … Read more
