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.
If you have a discretionary trust, you may need to amend its Deed by 31 December 2020 to avoid paying substantial surcharges that apply to foreign persons.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD) happens every year on 15 June, and is a day to reflect on the treatment of vulnerable older people in our community.
Unlike a house or other tangible assets, given the virtual nature of cryptocurrency, it can potentially be kept completely hidden in a person’s digital wallet.
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.
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