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When is Probate not required in Western Australia?
When someone dies, they may leave a Will appointing one or more executors to manage their affairs. The executor’s duties typically include: making funeral arrangements identifying, collecting and valuing the deceased’s assets notifying account providers and government...
Managing and Resolving Shareholder Disputes
A shareholder, also known as a stockholder, is an individual or entity that owns shares in a company. When disputes between shareholders occur, it can significantly impact the functioning and stability of a company. Effectively managing and resolving these disputes is...
Why Business Partners Need a Partnership Agreement
A Partnership Agreement is a contract between all the partners in a business and outlines each partner’s duties and responsibilities, governs important matters that arise from the business, procedures for making business decisions and how to resolve disputes amongst...
Dying Without a Will in WA – What Happens to My Estate?
Dying without a valid Will is referred to as dying 'intestate'. Dying intestate can create additional challenges for your family, who are left without clear instructions about how to deal with your estate. It can also create outcomes you never intended regarding the...
Exclusion Clauses in Commercial Contracts: How Far Can They Go?
It is common in commercial contracts to apportion risk among the parties. One way parties achieve this is through exclusion clauses. Exclusion clauses might address liability for contractual breaches as well as other types of liability, such as negligence. There are...