The Benefits of a Testamentary Discretionary Trust

In order to determine the benefits of a testamentary discretionary trust it is necessary to understand what it actually is. What is a Testamentary Trust? Generally, a trust is an ownership structure where the assets of the trust are held by one party (the trustee) for...

ATO Enforcement and Recovery Processes

Recently, as part of the ATO Enforcement and Recovery Processes, the Australian Tax Commissioner, Mr. Chris Jordon emphasised the importance of paying tax and superannuation to enable the Australian society and economy to continue to thrive. He also promoted the...

What you need to know about Strata Insurance

What is strata insurance? Residential strata insurance is a type of general insurance which covers common property under the management of a strata title or body corporate entity. Owners of strata titles usually share the cost of the strata insurance premium as part...

Asset Protection issues with Shareholders

The directors of a company should be aware that in certain circumstances they may be held liable for the liabilities of the company. This includes the situation where the company is acting as trustee of a trust. This is particularly relevant for directors with...