Acting as an Executor, while an honour, can at times be an onerous task. Often it is not until a beloved family member or friend passes away and the estate administration work begins, that the enormity of the task is recognised. At McColm Matsinger Lawyers we assist Executors at every stage of the administration process…
Benjamin Franklin was pretty spot on when he famously stated that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Changes to the ATO’s online tax portal now makes identifying and paying a deceased person tax liability more difficult than ever. An Executor has a duty to ensure that all…
Losing a loved one is a very difficult time. The sadness and stress of your loss can often leave family members feeling overwhelmed when trying to deal with their loved one’s Estate. Asset holders such as banks, share registries and nursing homes each have their own requirements which must be satisfied before they will release…
Losing a loved one is a very difficult time. The sadness and stress of your loss can often be exacerbated by the requirements of assets holders, with family members often feeling overwhelmed when trying to deal with their loved one’s Estate. Asset holders such as banks and nursing homes each have their own requirements which…
Copyright in Logo’s – Finding the perfect logo for your business that not only identifies the goods and services you offer but also embodies the essence of your brand is a difficult task and for many less creative entrepreneurs, the assistance of a designer will be required. It can be easy for business owners to…
Imagine this. You have started your own business, picked the perfect name and done all the right things including registering that name as a Business Name. Your first year of business has gone well, until you discover a rival company using your name to market their business. You have secured the business name, which means…