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Farm succession planning
The diversity of a family farming enterprise amidst the dynamics of the family unit can raise challenging and complex issues. The topic of succession planning is often highly emotive. The respective contributions from individuals to the farming enterprise are likely...
Business Partners need a Partnership Agreement!
Legal definition of a partnership A partnership is a relationship between people or entities carrying on a business, with a common view of making a profit. There are three different types of partnerships; Normal partnership; Limited partnership; Incorporated limited...
Accessing digital assets – estate planning essentials
The untimely death of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India, not only raised suspicion as to its authenticity...
Charities and Estate Planning
The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) Charity Register reports there are over 60,000 charities registered with the ACNC in Australia. It also reports that the growth of the register increases at a rate faster than population growth and faster...
Unclaimed Monies
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (or ABS to those in the know) reports that during the March 2021 quarter over 100,000 Australians moved interstate. Many more Australians moved within their own state – and no doubt many moved within their own region. When people...