Legal
Starting a business: The legal foundations you need to get right
3 September
Starting a business is exciting, but the legal decisions made at the beginning can have long-term consequences. From choosing the right structure to employing staff, signing contracts and protecting your brand, there is much more involved than...[Read More]
Top 5 aged care concerns — and how the right advice can help
3 September
Aged care is rarely something families want to think about before they need it. Unfortunately, waiting until a hospital admission, fall, illness or other crisis can mean important decisions have to be made quickly and under considerable emotional...[Read More]
Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?
27 August
Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind.But modern estate planning may need to go much...[Read More]
Family Law – including divorce, child support, and custody
20 August
Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including divorce, child support, and custody, and navigating through these matters can be an intricate and emotionally challenging experience for all parties involved. In Australia, family law...[Read More]
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
13 August
A national-first royal commission will investigate the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence in society as a premier pledges to get the balance right.South Australian leader Peter Malinauskas announced the inquiry on Monday after returning...[Read More]
The top 10 things small business owners often forget when getting started
16 July
Starting a small business is exciting. You may have a great idea, industry experience and the motivation to build something of your own. However, enthusiasm alone does not create a sustainable business.Many new business owners focus heavily on...[Read More]
Aged care conversations every family should have
2 July
Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]
Understanding your legal obligations when selling or winding down a business
2 July
Selling a business or bringing it to an end can be a major financial and emotional decision. Whether you operate as a sole trader, partnership or company, closing the doors is only one part of the process. Contracts, employees, debts, registrations,...[Read More]
An insight into the main types of intellectual property
23 July
Intellectual property (IP) represents creations of the mind and encompasses various legal protections. Here’s an insight into the primary types of IP:CopyrightCopyright law shields the original expression of ideas, including literature, music, and...[Read More]
Setting up and securing a business: Seven questions to ask your legal professional
30 July
Starting a business involves much more than choosing a name, creating a logo and finding customers. The legal decisions made in the early stages can affect personal liability, tax arrangements, ownership, commercial relationships and the future...[Read More]
Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?
13 August
Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so. An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]
Estate planning: the good, the bad and the ugly
18 June
Estate planning is one of those topics many people know is important, but often put off. It can feel uncomfortable, complicated or something to “deal with later”. Yet a well-structured estate plan can be one of the greatest gifts you leave...[Read More]
‘Absolute rubbish’: work-from-home laws draw fresh flak
17 June
Businesses are spoiling for a court battle over Australian-first work-from-home laws covering full-time, part-time and casual workers. The Victorian Labor government introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday, legislating the right for all public...[Read More]
Caring for Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa: Why good advice matters
11 June
For many families, aged care is not just a practical decision. It is emotional, personal and often difficult to talk about. As children and grandchildren, we want the best for our parents and grandparents. We want them to feel safe, respected,...[Read More]
Caring with love: Supporting a parent or grandparent living with dementia
25 June
When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with dementia, life can begin to change for the whole family. Familiar routines may become difficult, conversations may be repeated, and someone who was once fiercely independent may increasingly rely on...[Read More]