How not to destroy the Christmas Cheer…

For many, Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy good food, good wine and (mostly) good company. Whilst estate planning probably isn’t the most enjoyable subject to discuss over Christmas lunch, the holiday period can be an opportune...

Why your initial choice of entity is so important

It all began when Fred saw you about buying the farm next door. His existing farm was held by a family company set up years ago. Fred wanted to buy the new farm in the family company to keep things together. You wisely said you should speak to Fred’s...

Home Insurance Traps

When homeowners leave their homes unoccupied for extended periods of time, insurers have found that the risk of break-ins, burglaries and property damage through robbery and vandalism increases. An insurance policy is a contract where the insured party must...

Foreign Surcharges and Discretionary Trusts, the clock is ticking…

The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2019 (“Bill”) proposes to amend the duties and land tax legislation so that all discretionary trusts are considered ‘foreign persons’ for duties and land tax surcharges unless the terms of the trust...

Cropping our sunburnt country, on a handshake….

The use of share farmers and contractors to plant, spray, nurture and harvest crops on an informal handshake is common. Unfortunately, these types of arrangements do have a habit of breaking down if one or both of the parties involved fail to fulfil their...

How not to destroy the Christmas Cheer…

Why your initial choice of entity is so important

Home Insurance Traps

Foreign Surcharges and Discretionary Trusts, the clock is ticking…

Cropping our sunburnt country, on a handshake….

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