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Do You Inherit Debt in Australia? What Happens to Debts When Someone Dies in NSW

Do You Inherit Debt in Australia? What Happens to Debts When Someone Dies in NSW

by Erika Hanrahan | Sep 15, 2026 | Estate Planning, Insights, News, Probate

When someone dies, their family may be left with questions about outstanding loans, credit cards, mortgages and other financial obligations. One of the most common concerns is whether those debts pass to their spouse, children or other beneficiaries. In most cases,...
AML/CTF Reforms for Law Firms: What Clients Need to Know

AML/CTF Reforms for Law Firms: What Clients Need to Know

by Erika Hanrahan | Aug 4, 2026 | Insights, News, Uncategorized

AML/CTF Reforms Have Commenced — Here’s What You Need to Know If you have engaged a lawyer, accountant, or conveyancer in Australia before, you will likely already be familiar with providing identification as part of standard practice, such as a driver’s...
What Is Paid-Up Capital on Shares in Australia?

What Is Paid-Up Capital on Shares in Australia?

by Erika Hanrahan | May 6, 2026 | Business Law, Capital Gains Tax, Insights, News

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...
New Aged Care Act 2025 Explained: Changes to Home Care, Residential Care & Estate Planning

New Aged Care Act 2025 Explained: Changes to Home Care, Residential Care & Estate Planning

by Erika Hanrahan | 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...
Force Majeure Clauses Explained: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know

Force Majeure Clauses Explained: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know

by Erika Hanrahan | Mar 16, 2026 | Business Law, Insights, News, Uncategorised

Global conflicts and political instability can quickly disrupt business operations and everyday agreements. The escalating situation in Iran highlights how unforeseen events can make it difficult for parties to fulfil their contractual obligations. Events such as war,...
Portable Rental Bonds in NSW: Cost-of-Living Relief for Renters

Portable Rental Bonds in NSW: Cost-of-Living Relief for Renters

by Erika Hanrahan | Feb 23, 2026 | Insights, News, Property

Moving home in New South Wales can be expensive. In most cases, renters must show they can pay four weeks’ rent for the bond plus two weeks’ rent in advance, often needing thousands of dollars readily available just to secure a property. Traditionally, the rental bond...
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