“All’s fair in love and war, but not in business.” (Modern twist on the old proverb) Your business is flying after years of hard work and personal sacrifice. Suddenly, your
Category: PUBLIC LAW
Public Law include Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Tax Law, and Criminal Law. These branches of law deal with the state’s relationship with its citizens, regulating the exercise of state power and protecting individual rights and freedoms.
Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal OptionsDementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As the condition progresses, it can impair a person’s ability to
Married Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a ShareMarried Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a Share
“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) Under the antenuptial contract alone, she would have had no claim on his estate. The court
Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the WingsEstate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
“I can’t afford to die; I’d lose too much money.” (George Burns, comedian) At the heart of any estate plan lies your will. Pair it with a file containing all
Reckless Lending: You Could Lose EverythingReckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything
“One of the greatest disservices you can do a man is to lend him money that he can’t pay back.” (Jesse H. Jones, entrepreneur) A recent High Court decision provides
She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers FailShe Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail
“The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away.” (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a trail run, an indemnity
Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or ElseBodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else
“Good rules make good neighbours.” (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, with obligations as well as rights. With its innate potential
Beyond Your Will: Leaving a LegacyBeyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy
“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all
Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think AgainConsidering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates face a familiar problem. Owners fall into arrears. Levies go unpaid.
Director Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your RiskDirector Delinquency Declarations: Managing Your Risk
“Knowledge is power.” (Sir Francis Bacon) Being a company director carries not only rewards but also risks that you need to manage carefully. In particular, you are held by the