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Why make an EPA, an EPG or an AHD?
We do it every day – make decisions for ourselves on all sorts of family, work and lifestyle issues, but what happens to us if we cannot make decisions for ourselves due to illness or accident? If we have legal documents prepared prior to us losing capacity to make...
Succession Arrangements for Family Companies
Family businesses are the backbone of Australia's economy, contributing over 70% of the nation's GDP and employing a significant portion of the workforce. However, their long-term success can be fragile, with only a fraction operated by the third generation....
The Benefits of a Non-Disclosure Agreement
What Is an NDA and Why Your Business Needs One An enterprise’s confidential information such as trade secrets, processes and key contacts are all valuable assets that should be protected during the course of a business’s commercial operations, negotiations and...
Understanding Your Duties as a Trustee in Western Australia
A trust is a vehicle through which property is legally held by a trustee for the benefit of others. It separates the beneficial and legal ownership of property. The parties to a trust are the settlor (person creating the trust), the trustee (the legal owner of trust...
When Can I Terminate a Contract?
Knowing when and how to terminate a contract is crucial for all business owners in Australia. Various reasons may justify the termination of a contract, such as breach by another party, frustration, mistake, and force majeure. However, terminating a contract is a...