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The Most Expensive Words in a Business Sale: “We’ll Sort That Out Later”
When key commercial terms are left unresolved before signing, business transactions can quickly become more complicated, more expensive, and more stressful than they need to be. Chad Danswan's article explores why vendors and purchasers should ensure the important details are agreed before signing the REINZ/ADLS Agreement for Sale and Purchase of a Business.
When Life Changes, Should Your Will Change Too?
Relationship changes can have unexpected consequences for your Will, potentially affecting who benefits from your estate and who is responsible for administering it. In this article, Sharnae McVerry explains how marriage, separation, divorce and de facto relationships can affect your Will, and why it is important to review your estate planning when your circumstances change.
No Will and a Contracting Out Agreement: Who Gets What?
Can a surviving partner claim under both a Contracting Out Agreement and the intestacy rules? In this article Jessie Sanders explains the Supreme Court’s answer and why your agreement and will should work together.