When Inheriting a Home Isn’t Tax-Free: What a New ATO Draft Ruling Means for Estates
ATO draft ruling explains when inherited property qualifies for CGT exemption. Learn why will wording, rights to occupy, and trusts matter.
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The Scary Stat Keeping Us Up At Night & Why It Should Concern You Too
Up to 12 million eligible Australians, around 58–60% of the adult population, have not made a valid Will. This can create unnecessary stress, confusion and financial burden for the people you care about most.
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Victoria’s New Psychosocial Hazard Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
Victoria has introduced dedicated regulations for managing psychological health for employees. If you manage a business or employ workers in Victoria, it is essential to understand what has changed and what action is now required.
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Why Secure Legal Document Storage Matters When Executing Your Estate
Secure legal document storage is the solution to a lot of headaches and heartaches that can come with estate administration and probate delays.
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The Essential End-of-Year Estate Planning Checklist for You & Your Business
The end of the calendar year offers a moment to focus on your personal admin and estate planning.
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Victoria Passes Australia’s First Statewide Treaty Legislation
This week marks a historic moment for Victoria. Parliament has passed the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025, making Victoria the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate a statewide treaty framework with its First Peoples.
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10 Key Changes to Victoria’s Contract of Sale of Land Laws – September 2025
If you’re planning to buy or sell property in Victoria, there’s been an important update to the Contract of Sale of Land laws you should know about.
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Protecting vulnerable members: Addressing financial abuse in Self Managed Super Funds
Inquiries have estimated that financial abuse costs Australians billions of dollars every year, and SMSFs can be especially vulnerable.
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How Victoria’s historic Treaty Bill could shape law & business going forward
This week marks a historic moment for Victoria. The State Government has introduced the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 into Parliament – making Victoria the first jurisdiction in Australia to put treaty legislation on the table for its First Peoples.
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Important property rule changes: Self-lodgement limits and mortgage deadlines
The Victorian Registrar of Titles has released Version 12 of the Registrar’s Requirements for Conveyancing Transactions. These changes affect what property paperwork you can lodge yourself, and how older mortgage documents must be handled.
