Dying Without a Will – What Happens?
Judging by some comments read on social media, there are widespread public misconceptions about what happens with your assets if you die without having a will.
Paper Roads
This article explains what the term "paper road" means, how you can find out where a "paper road" is located, and provides some information on the upkeep of "paper roads". The term "stopping of a road" is also explained.
Arbitration – What is it and when is it used?
Arbitration is often the mandatory process for resolution of disputes in commercial contracts. This article reviews the arbitration process and the advantages and disadvantages of this method of dispute resolution.
Another employee caught out on Facebook
What did people do before Facebook? The ability to check out what friends and acquaintances are doing, for some, has become part of everyday life. However, for others it has had unexpected and costly consequences. You would have possibly heard…
Signing blind
Common sense says that the first thing you should do after receiving a contract that you are being asked to sign, is to read it. You may be surprised to learn how infrequently this happens. This is especially so when the contracting parties have an established trading relationship.
Obtaining a Landlord’s consent – assignment of a lease
Where a lease requires the tenant to obtain the landlord’s consent, the Property Law Act 2007 says that the landlord cannot ‘unreasonably’ withhold or delay that consent. Any considerations or obligations to consent set out in a lease must also be reasonable.
Important points relating to wills and enduring powers of attorney
A new marriage or civil union will automatically invalidate a will unless the will was made in contemplation of that marriage or civil union.
Ignore workplace bullying at your own risk
In 2011 a local high school initiated an investigation into allegations of bullying. The apparent increasing prevalence of bullying is not isolated to schools but is also on the rise in workplaces globally. Employers should be aware that they may be liable for bullying that occurs in their workplace. For that reason, it is useful to know what constitutes bullying, so that steps can be taken to pre-empt potential incidents of bullying and manage conduct of concern appropriately.
Buying a Business – Considerations before you enter into a purchase agreement
So you have found a business that you are interested in buying. Before you enter into the sale and purchase agreement you should complete an initial appraisal of the business. You should try to identify the business’ major strengths and weaknesses so that you can address any concerns in the sale and purchase agreement and in setting the purchase price.
What is “Probate”?
Often, when acting on the administration of deceased estates, I am asked “What exactly is “probate”?”