The Importance of a Valid Will

Need to Know A Will is one of the most important documents that you will sign in your lifetime. Creating a valid Will is not as simple as most people think, and as a result we advise that it is not wise to utilise the ‘home-made’ or ‘newsagents’ Will. This document...

Australian Consumer Law

The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) commenced on 1 January 2011 as a law of the Commonwealth and of each State and Territory. It applies in the same way to all Australian consumers and businesses. The ACL benefited Australians by reducing business compliance burdens and...

Contesting a Will

The passing of a loved one is a particularly emotional and devastating time. This can be made all the more horrific if there is any kind of dispute against the Will of the deceased. Disputes often arise when parties that are associated with the deceased person...

Maximising your share portfolio

When we consider purchasing shares we generally think about capital growth.  That is, whether the share price has gone up or conversely, gone down. If you are considering investments that provide steady income, Australian Industrial Shares may be a solution. The...

Land Taxes Levied 31 December

Land tax is a tax levied on the owners of land in NSW as at midnight on 31 December of each year. In general, your principal place of residence (your home) or land used for primary production (a farm) is exempt from land tax. If you own property other than your...