Family Estrangement and your Will

For some, it is difficult to understand why an adult of full capacity cannot choose to whom they leave their Estate. We hear often of stories of family disharmony, where there has been a falling out in the family and the relationship is estranged. However, having a...

2016 Small business income tax offset

As we all know that the government has introduced new rules to benefit small businesses, such as the $20,000 instant write off for a business asset. In the 2015-16 financial year, another benefit for certain small businesses has been introduced, which is called ‘small...

Be prepared if going it alone

GOING to court without legal representation is daunting for anyone who is not familiar with the law or the court processes. There are many reasons you may find yourself before a court including disputes over debts, with a neighbour, family law matter, a contested will...