Rights to See the Will

Will Rights Often people ask us to assist in accessing a copy of a Will of a deceased relative when the holder of the Will is refusing to provide it. In NSW, section 54 of the Succession Act 2006 details those who are legally able to inspect the Will of the deceased....

Recently married? Its time to update your Will

Avoiding a Invalid Will If you have recently tied the knot, it is important that you update your Will. Failure to update your Will after marriage may result in your Will becoming invalid. If you fail to update your Will after marriage, the laws of intestacy may apply...

Uber drivers provide taxi travel services

In a recent case the Federal Court of Australia has handed down its decision that ride-sourcing is taxi travel. What is ride-sourcing? Ride-sourcing is an ongoing arrangement where: you (a driver) make a car available for public hire a passenger uses, for example, a...

Director Loan Accounts – The Issues

What is a Director Loan Account? A Director Loan Account is when you withdraw money from your company that is not a part of your salary, an expense or a dividend and the amount is more than you have invested into the company. You must keep a record of all the funds...