by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jul 23, 2015 | Estate Planning, News
“Homemade Wills are a curse” – This was the opening remark in a recent judgment of an Australian Will dispute case… At Southern Waters Legal we agree! Unfortunately we see first hand the expensive mess left behind when people attempt a DIY Will....
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jul 22, 2015 | News
Debt disputes arise in both personal and business relationships and can cause a great deal of stress. Here are some simple steps you can take to recover your money: 1. Check the details The first step is to review all the information you need to start the debt...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jun 29, 2015 | Insights, News
1. Superannuation Do you have any employees whom you are paying superannuation? Superannuation is not tax deductible until it has been paid, accordingly, you must pay before 1 July 2015 to be able to claim your superannuation tax expenses and be able to reduce your...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jun 18, 2015 | Family Law, News
Following separation, you may be entitled to child support, you may have to pay child support or otherwise come to your own tailored arrangement, whereby you share costs of the children. People are often confused by this process, and why wouldn’t you be, separation...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | May 19, 2015 | News
1. Look after your future self Superannuation is a way to save for your retirement. When you are a Contractor or Self-Employed, Superannuation is essentially your own obligation. There is no employer squirrelling away your 9.5% for you every pay run. Treat yourself as...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 3, 2014 | News, Property
We’ve all heard the statistics about children living with their parents into their thirties, but while crippling house prices may be to blame, some parents are taking a more pro-active approach and shuffling their children out the door and into their very own first...