by Erika Hanrahan | May 6, 2026 | Business Law, Capital Gains Tax, Insights
Paid-up capital on shares in Australia is commonly misunderstood, particularly during share sales, capital raises, and company restructures. Many business owners and investors incorrectly assume that paid-up capital reflects the current value of shares or the price...
by Erika Hanrahan | Mar 23, 2026 | Insights, Probate
Managing an estate, whether you are administering, disputing, or awaiting distribution, can take considerable time. During this period, financial pressure often increases. If you are: An executor managing estate expenses A beneficiary waiting for your inheritance...
by gretchen | Mar 19, 2026 | Aged Care, Insights, News
Since 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act has introduced significant reforms to Australia’s aged care system. This overhaul reshapes how aged care services are delivered and ensures the rights and needs of older Australians are at the centre of the system. The...
by gretchen | Mar 3, 2026 | Insights
Why Probate and Estate Administration Can Create Financial Pressure A common question we hear at Southern Waters Legal is: “Can I access money from an estate before probate is finalised?” In certain circumstances, there may be options available. Before estate assets...
by Lani Bresnahan | Oct 3, 2025 | Insights
What Are ‘Add-Backs’ in Family Law? Traditionally, an add-back allowed the court to treat assets or money that one party had already spent as if they were still available when calculating the total pool of property to divide. This could include funds spent on: Legal...
by Jasmin Saunders | Sep 30, 2025 | Insights
At Southern Waters Legal, we understand that one of the biggest concerns people face when going through a separation is how to afford legal fees. Family law matters are stressful enough without the added pressure of worrying about costs. That’s why we partner with...
