Moving in Together? What the Law Says About De Facto Relationships

Just because a couple is living together it does not automatically mean they are in a de facto relationship. There are many different factors in determining whether two people are living in a de facto relationship, such as whether they share bank accounts, are in a...

Due Diligence When Buying an Existing Business

If you’re considering a new venture, expanding an existing enterprise, or entering a new market, buying an established business may be an attractive option. While it offers several advantages over starting from scratch, there are also risks. Carefully weighing the...

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Write Your Own Will

It is relatively easy to find a free will template on the internet and fairly cheap to buy a will “kit” from a newsagent or online. Some websites even offer data-collection services that generate a will without requiring legal advice. So, is it really a good idea to...

Family Law Property Settlements Is a 50/50 split the starting point?

Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain. This is only natural given that Family Law...

Making a digital estate plan and appointing a digital executor

Many people put off making a Will. Add the intricacies of technology and having to consider what happens to our digital life after we die, and it’s easy to understand how one might feel completely overwhelmed. However, as most of us continue to expand our online...