Superannuation benefits are not automatically assets that fall within the estate of a person after their death. Without additional and proper written directions, what happens to a person’s super after death is decided by the Trustee of that person’s super fund. What is a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)? A self-managed super fund is a body… Read More
If you have obtained a judgment against someone who owes you money (called a “debtor”), you can sometimes run into trouble enforcing that judgment if the debtor applies for an instalment order to pay the debt. Whilst the instalment order is in place, and the debtor is abiding by it, you won’t be able to… Read More
When a married or de facto couple separate or divorce, a significant part of that process is the separation of assets and liabilities – known in the family law world as “property settlement”. Property settlement in family law encompasses the division of joint assets, protection of assets in only one party’s name, a claim on… Read More
Musical Copyright in the US In 2016 a Los Angeles Court handed down a decision that the rock n’ roll band Led Zeppelin did not breach copyright in their 1971 song ‘Stairway to Heaven’. The song, being arguably their most famous and iconic song, was alleged to have copied the famous flat-picked arpeggio chord progression… Read More
Can You Put Anything You Like in Your Will? When it comes to writing your own will, you may think you should be able to divide your assets however you like. However, the law takes into account moral responsibilities owed to family members. Although they are your assets to divide, these laws protect your family… Read More