Contractors v Employees
There is a fine line between what constitutes a contractor and an employee, therefore employers act with caution when distinguishing between the two.
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace? See How Recent Changes To Legislation Affects You
The Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 has been enacted to amend a suite of legislation relating to discrimination. These amendments follow the…
Duty on Acknowledgments of Trust – Law Reform in the NSW Duties Regime
It is important that you obtain legal advice when executing documents that acknowledge an existing state of affairs and could be construed as constituting a declaration of trust. The execution of…
Special Disability Trust
If you are thinking of establishing a Special Disability Trust, it is important that you obtain legal advice so that the document you execute gives effect to your wishes and is compliant with legal…
What to do when someone passes away? The all-inclusive checklist to assist you and your family following the death of a loved one.
When someone passes away, you may be overwhelmed with googling ‘what to do next’. At Antunes Lawyers, we have dedicated Wills and Estates Lawyers to assist you with this process. As part of our…
Administering an estate without a Grant from the NSW Supreme Court
When someone passes away, you may be overwhelmed with the processes that follow. At Antunes Lawyers, we have dedicated a Wills and Estates team who can guide you through this process. As part of our…
Why a discretionary trust (family trust)?
Your will “gifts” assets in your name. Assets held in trusts are not in your name. Your trust is separate and independent from you. If you pass away, your trust does not – it continues. Who will…
Is your trust deed a problem?
Trust deeds need to provide the succession plan which you intend and which is appropriate for your family. You must treat your trust deed as seriously as you would treat making your will—similar…