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Preferential Payments

When a company goes into liquidation, it is the obligation of its liquidators to inspect the financial records of the company. They have the right to investigate payments made by the company and to determine whether any of these payments are unlawful or otherwise unauthorised. An example of an unlawful payment is where the payment is a “voidable transaction” under the Corporations Act.

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What Assets are part of an Estate?

One common question that I encounter when advising estate planning clients is what assets will be part of a deceased estate. These clients often want to know if their Will is sufficient for estate planning purposes or if some other form of estate planning document is required.

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Building and Pest Inspection Reports

Do I need building and pest inspection reports? It is a question we often hear from a home buyer. Buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest investments you will make in life and it is surprising how many people contemplate not ordering a building and pest inspection report in order to save a few hundred dollars.

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The Risk of Outdated Employment Policies?

Employees should have policies that are consistent with the Employment legislation in the correct jurisdiction. In New South Wales the Fair Work Act applies. Inconsistent policies expose an employer to risks of not complying with the legislation and incurring penalties. The case of Scullin v Coffey Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd highlights what can happen if an employer follows outdated policies.

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The real risks of Legal Self-help

Just like self-diagnosing medical issues can be dangerous, so too can legal self-help or trying to fix your own legal problems. It is becoming more common that people are choosing to represent themselves or take legal action into their own hands, but have they considered the real risks?

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