Buying a house is often the most significant investment an individual will make. The decision to invest or buy into a Retirement Village should be taken with equal care and consideration as such a step can impact future lifestyle options and financial security.
Disputes between directors of a company are, unfortunately, not uncommon. When there are several parties involved in a company as directors and shareholders, it is, perhaps, not surprising that disputes may arise from time to time.
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) is designed to streamline procedures within the construction and building industry by ensuring that any person who carries out work under a contract receives payment.
Buying and selling a property can be both an exciting and stressful time. We have prepared a checklist for both buying and selling a property to assist you with understanding the processes involved to ensure that your sale or purchase is as smooth as possible.
It is impossible to guarantee that your Will, no matter how cleverly drafted, will not be challenged in the future. Nevertheless, there are steps that you can take to limit a successful challenge, as Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) Binay Prasad explains.
The new rental laws aim to set minimum standards for rental properties in Victoria and clarify the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. The new residential tenancy laws will encapsulate all stages of the end to end rental process, from before the rental agreement is signed, right until the agreement comes to an end. This includes repairs and modification to rooming houses, long term leases, notices to vacate and pet ownership.
The law concerning casual employment in Australia has changed as a result of recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by the Federal Parliament. These changes will affect all employers who employ casual employees, and will often require employers to take immediate action to ensure compliance with the updated legislation.
A Grant of Probate is a certificate given by the Supreme Court of Victoria to the effect that the Will of a deceased person has been proved and administration of that person's estate has been granted to the executor proving the Will. Our Wills & Estates team explains.
If you have been left out of a Will in Victoria, there are two key claims that can be made: a claim to invalidate the Will, or a Part IV claim, which claims that the Will Maker (Testator) has not made adequate provision for a person whom they had an obligation to provide.
The Governance Standards are a set of core, minimum standards that provide a framework for governance and compliance for those running a charity. An organisation must meet the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Governance Standards to be registered and remain registered as a charity. Compliance with these standards is monitored by the ACNC.
