Articles
Dying Intestate
Your Will. It is one of the most important documents you will sign in your lifetime. Yet, it is a document that many people fail to put in place, with many people deferring it for a later date. But what happens if you die without a Will, or in a state of “intestacy”?...
Recently separated, but haven’t updated your will?
Separation is a stressful time, and many people are too busy sorting out a separation agreement and dividing up their assets to turn their mind to the importance of updating their Will. People often assume Wills are automatically revoked by separation. This is not the...
Land Covenants
When you are looking to purchase a property, you will need to review the record of title (title). The title lists all of the interests that affect the property which you will also want to review. This is important because this information tells us if these registered...
Proposed Amendments to Directors’ Duties
When it comes to the 'best interests' of a company, one view assumes that maximising shareholders' return should be the paramount factor in directors' decision making. However, many companies have, for some time, considered their wider responsibilities toward social...