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7 reasons you need a will

Wills are synonymous with procrastination for the average Australian. There is no doubt that many people don’t relish preparing for their own demise, but having a current and well-prepared will in place is crucial for everyone. So, why do you need to prepare a will? Beneficiaries Essentially, having a will ensures that your wishes are

Why you need a conveyancer when buying or selling your property

Why you need a conveyancer when buying or selling your property

When buying or selling property in Australia, those involved often look for ways to save any dollars they can, and therefore wonder whether the services of a conveyancing expert are really necessary. Deciding not to use this option often proves to be a false economy; like any other field of the law, expert advice often

What you need to know about corporate insolvency

What you need to know about corporate insolvency

As everyone knows, when someone gets into financial trouble, they have the option of declaring bankruptcy. This doesn’t bode well for their credit rating, but it does allow them to clear their debts without incurring any legal action. For businesses, the law is quite different. Instead of bankruptcy, companies can encounter what is known as

How To Choose a Conveyancer

How To Choose a Conveyancer

When you’re looking to buy or sell a property, it might be an overwhelming experience if you’ve never gone through it before. At Solicitors Camp Hill, we’re committed to helping you through the entire process. Read on to see our best tips on how to choose a conveyancer that’s right for you! What is a

Incorporating a Testamentary Trust into your Will

Incorporating a Testamentary Trust into your Will

In preparation and finalisation of a will, we have found that people often ask if there is any benefit in establishing a trust in a will, known as a testamentary trust. In some ways, a testamentary trust is like a discretionary family trust, but family trusts do not form part of your estate when you

The Employment Relationship – Employee or Contractor

The Employment Relationship – Employee or Contractor

An issue which confronts many small to medium businesses is whether their employees fall within an employee / employer relationship or a contractor / principal relationship. The legal status of these workers has far reaching and significant repercussions, from payment, workers compensation requirements, insurances, termination and more. It must be understood that simply because a

Top Reasons for Hiring a Business Lawyer

Running a business can be an extremely difficult and daunting task. There is an endless list of tasks that need to be completed and particularly in a small business these are all going to be done by one or a few people. There are issues that need particular expertise to deal with and business law

Sub-Contractor agreement prosecutions

Sub-Contractor agreement prosecutions

  A recent decision in the Federal Circuit Court regarding a building company who terminated the employment of a construction worker and then proceeded to re-employ the worker as an independent contractor will face civil penalties. In the decision, the Federal Circuit Judge stated that the company was “doing exactly” what the legislation in the

Employment Law : Underpayment of wages

Employment Law : Underpayment of wages

Employment law firms brisbane: Significant fines for underpayment of wages The Federal Circuit has recently handed down an employment law decision regarding an a hairdressing chain fining them $70,000 for underpayment of wages to an apprentice of more than $8,000: • It was considered that significant penalties were required to deter the company from these

Queensland Conveyancing, set for change

Queensland is scheduled to soon catch up with many other states in the development and implementation of an electronic conveyancing brisbane network. It is thought that this electronic conveyance system will assist in the efficiency, security and benefit to the purchaser and seller. The electronic conveyance system is set to eliminate a lot of the risk