Congratulations to Adam on having been admitted to practice as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court. Adam’s experience to date is primarily in the areas of Criminal and Family Law where he hopes to practice.
Posts by Stuart Naylor
SMSF Beneficiary Nominations
It is not well-known or understood that on a Member’s death their superannuation benefits do not automatically form part of their estate. Nor can they be given away by a person’s Will. Most Superannuation Fund Trust Deeds require the Trustee to take into account the Member’s beneficiary nomination. Any person setting up a SMSF should ensure that they put in place a valid death benefit nomination.
Migration Law…We can help!
Macrossan & Amiet is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with Hunt Migration to provide our clients with a range of migration law related services which include Business Visas, Family Visas, Skilled Visas and Employer Sponsored Visas.
Proudly Supporting the Local Community
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We have always believed in the importance of being involved in the community we live and work in. All of our professional staff at the present time, Directors and Solicitors, are involved in a wide variety of community organisations. Over the coming months we intend to feature some updates profiling our Solicitors and their involvement in the community.
Christmas Message from the Managing Director
A year ago, our previous Managing Director Gene Paterson reflected that “Although the boom times are over, the world is not going to end in 2015. Life will go on.” And so it did.
How Often Should I Review My Will?
Clients often ask how often they should review their Wills. The answer is that you should review your Will every time there is a major change in your life or circumstances.
Workers’ Compensation Update
On 17 September 2015 the Queensland Parliament passed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
Builder Not Liable to Subsequent Owner for Building Defects
The High Court has recently delivered its decision in Brookfield Multiplex (Multiplex). The case is an important decision about the extent to which a builder will be held liable for building defects to a person other than the party that they entered into the building contract with.
Tenants Exposed by Landlord’s Liquidation
In a recent decision of Willmott Growers Group Inc v Willmott Forests Limited (In Liquidation) the High Court found that a Liquidator of a Company has power under the Corporations Act to disclaim the Company’s interest in a Lease where…
Radical Reform of Workers’ Compensation
Last month the Queensland Government rushed the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 through the Parliament.
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Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Dyane Norton on promotion to Senior Associate
Quality Business Awards — Recognising Excellence and Trust
AML/CTF Reforms Are Coming: What Our Clients Need to Know
Leaving Violence Program
Understanding Drink Driving Laws in Queensland
The Importance of Diligence and Transparency in Property Transactions- Preparing for Compliance with the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
