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Navigating the Estate Planning Maze: A Comprehensive Guide to Estate Administration and Probate Navigating the Estate Planning Maze
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on estate planning and probate. In this article, we will navigate through the intricate process of estate administration and enlighten you on its significance in estate planning. Whether you are an executor, beneficiary, trustee, or simply curious about the probate process, this guide will provide you with all the information…
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Everything You Need to Know About Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning is an essential process that every business owner should be familiar with. It involves developing a plan to transfer the leadership and ownership of a business to the next generation or a new owner. This article will provide you with valuable insights into business succession planning, its importance, and the steps involved…
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Wage Theft is Now a Crime in Queensland
With the holiday season fast approaching, businesses are gearing up for increased activity, often requiring the hiring of temporary staff. In this bustling time, it’s crucial to understand the complexities of wage theft, defined as a criminal offence in Queensland. The implications are profound, with employers facing a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. This…
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Understanding Common Contract Clauses
Contracts are an integral part of many business transactions, as they establish the terms and conditions under which parties agree to conduct business. Within these contracts, there are various clauses that outline specific rights, responsibilities, and obligations. Understanding Common Contract Clauses is essential for ensuring the successful execution and enforcement of agreements. Construction: What are…
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Don’t Trust Email – Positively Identify Bank Details
In the digital age, where convenience often meets complexity, the simple act of paying an invoice has become a routine task conducted through emails and online transactions. As businesses strive for efficiency, it’s crucial to underscore a fundamental truth: don’t trust email blindly, especially when it comes to financial transactions. In the realm of invoicing…
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Homeowners beware: Essential questions to ask when selecting a contractor Builder in Queensland Building Construction
We are fortunate to have high standards required for selecting a reliable contractor in Queensland. The building industry is tightly regulated and licensed with the requirement that the different classes of builder must have proper training, experience, real resources and actual assets to carry out your project and to secure the value of the work.…
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Guide to Share Sale Agreement: Transfer Shares with Expert Legal Guidance
A share sale agreement is a legally binding document that sets out the terms and conditions for the sale of shares in a company. It is used when a shareholder wants to sell their shares to a buyer. When it comes to transferring shares, it is important to seek expert legal guidance. This is because…
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Climate Change Act 2022
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Director Identity Number
Are you a Company Director? Then you have a year to register your Director Identity Number with ASIC or face significant fines. To get this number you need first need a MyGov ID. The object is to hold Directors accountable.Here is an extract of ASIC’s explanation:” Importantly, the DIN can provide traceability of a director’s…
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Director’s Protection Ending
Do you need to be wary of 1 January 2021? Directors at risk If you’re a Director whose company is drowning in debt but are hoping to battle on past the end of the Coronovirus-19 crisis, or you’ve been keeping the company afloat just because of the Federal government JobKeeper and other support payments (we’re…
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Open and Also Operating by Zoom Conference
We’re open, in person but now also operating remotely by operating by Zoom Conference if preferred. In response to health advice and best practice in the face of Covid-19 we can also hold ‘meetings’ by Zoom conference or telephone. So, give us a call or email us if you need legal advice, we’re available and…
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We’ve Moved – Your Local Lawyer in Birkdale
From 1 February 2020 we’re just up the road – next to the Birkdale Medical Center…
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Are Your Automatic Termination Clauses Still Valid
New Amendments by the QBCC What To Do If You Receive an Announcement? If you’re on the receiving end of such an announcement you’ll need to apply to court if you must, for example, replace the subcontractor to finish your own contract on time without being prejudiced. You probably want to try for consent first…
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How To Find A ‘Safe Harbor’ When Creditors Are Circling?
What Is The ‘Safe Harbor’ Act