The Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 (Determination), which enabled companies to execute documents electronically ended on 21 March 2021.
Whilst 2020 took us all by surprise, 2021 will continue to be a year of huge uncertainty, bringing with it a complex range of legal issues that every business will need to be aware of.
The National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct to ACT commercial and retail tenancies ended on 31 January 2021.
Dealing with a loved one’s estate after their death is an overwhelming task often made more difficult by complicated requirements.
Too many times, we hear “I am only young and I don’t have any assets—I don’t need a will”. However, it is arguably even more imperative that young people get a will than most other generations!
Starting a new relationship is an exciting chapter in your life, however, when entering a new relationship you should always turn your mind to how this relationship could impact your Will if you die.
Do you know a vulnerable person whose wellbeing and safety might be at risk during the pandemic? If so, we can help now and in the future.
The ACT Government has introduced a new temporary law, which allows certain legal documents to be witnessed virtually, helping to reduce face-to-face contact during the Covid-19 crisis.
When any of these things happen, the laws of intestacy determine how the estate will be divided.
If you are named as a person to receive an inheritance from a deceased person’s estate you are classed as a beneficiary.
A recent Court decision shows that testamentary trusts can effectively protect an inheritance from becoming part of the ‘matrimonial pool’ of assets
Challenging a Will: Making a Claim on an Estate