Apres Legal

02/02/2023

If you are about to purchase or sell an expensive piece of plant and equipment, engage a lawyer. Sure, it will cost an amount for professional advice but it safeguards your investment.

We recently had one of our clients come to the firm regarding the purchase of a boat which had not gone in the way he had originally envisaged. This is the story.

About to purchase or sell an expensive piece of equipment? Engage a lawyer — it will cost an amount for professional advice but it safeguards your investment.

24/05/2022

We were out with friends a few weeks ago and the discussion of the Bank of Mum and Dad arose. One couple at the table who had a married daughter with three small children were contemplating some financial assistance for their daughter and son-in-law to extend their small regional home.

Our friends were simply contemplating a transfer of $350,000 into the young couple’s joint account however, some questions arose like "how should this transaction be undertaken?" and "is it a loan or a gift and what are the implications of either scenario?"

Find out the answers to them by reading below:

Is this proposed transfer a loan or is it a gift? And following that question; what are the implications of either scenario?

28/04/2022

Are you supporting your business through Covid by advancing funds from your personal cash reserves? Have you taken the next step to ensure that your shareholder loans are secured?

If your business was to fall on tough times, your unsecured loans would rank along with other unsecured creditors.

Secure your advances to the business by establishing a loan agreement, and a general security deed with your interest registered on the Personal Properties Securities Register (PPSR).

Not sure how to secure your interest? Get in touch with our team and get a free 30-minute consultation to learn more.
https://apreslegal.com.au/services/ppsa-and-ppsr/

19/04/2022

Careful estate planning will ensure that your testamentary wishes are fulfilled. Particularly for those of us in business, thoughtful consideration as to what would be the most appropriate asset structures and testamentary wishes expressed via your will and superannuation binding death benefit nominations are essential elements of estate planning.

Our team at Apres Legal can work through these issues with you. Get in touch with our team for a complimentary 30-minute assessment today:
https://apreslegal.com.au/services/estate-planning/

11/04/2022

The tensions that come with running a business, trade, and finance are always present and it would be extremely rare not to ever face a legal dispute.

The team at Apres Legal always endeavour to find solutions to any dispute in the most expeditious and cost-effective manner.

Get in touch with our team for a 30-minute assessment and learn how we can help you manage your legal disputes.
https://apreslegal.com.au/services/dispute-resolution/

04/04/2022

Business owners should ensure that their wills are up to date and that appropriate financial powers of attorney are in place.

Our team of lawyers are experienced in ensuring that your will is appropriate for your financial circumstances. Consideration will be made, for example, the potential for challenge of your will, marital relationships and financial status of your beneficiaries, testamentary trusts. Our legal team can also assist in the appointment of powers of attorney and medical decision-makers.

Have a discussion with our team to find out how to best handle your testamentary wishes.
https://apreslegal.com.au/services/wills-powers-of-attorney-medical-decision-makers/

30/03/2022

Whether you are setting up a new business or have been trading for decades, we at Apres Legal realise that your focus as a business owner is on sales, production, employment, cash flow etc., however often what is ignored is a consideration of the potential legal implications for the decisions you are taking on a daily basis.

There are a myriad of issues which need due consideration and the Apres Legal team can advise you on the appropriate decisions for your individual circumstances.

Learn more by booking a complimentary consultation with our team today:
https://apreslegal.com.au/services/business-and-commercial/

11/02/2022

In our initial meeting, we learned that a software developer had agreed to create two apps in 25 weeks for a fixed cost for his client, with milestone payments leading up to a final payment upon completion of the development. The wording in the agreement as to the service to be provided was reasonably clear.

Our developer’s client had however, during the course of the engagement requested changes to the nature of the operation of the apps. The development slowed and the initial estimate of delivery was significantly exceeded. None of the apps are ready to hand over at this stage as being working apps. It is now nearly 18 months since the agreement was executed.

So what went wrong? Read more below on how we helped our client overcome this issue:
https://apreslegal.com.au/2022/02/09/stories-from-the-law-desk-ch2/

23/12/2021

Season's greetings from the team at Apres Legal! Our offices will be closed starting 24 December and be back by 4 January. Stay safe and enjoy your holidays!

20/12/2021

It’s amazing to witness the positive impact of a courteous, well-drafted letter from a law firm to a tardy debtor can create for the client. It may well be that your debt collection techniques are not up to scratch and if so your company needs to implement a documented procedure.

If your company has some tardy debtors, and you need the cash before Christmas, we can assist. We will act proportionately and reasonably to ensure your business has the best chance of collecting its outstanding debts. Read more on our blog to find out how we helped one of our clients collect from their tardy debtors:

It’s amazing to witness the positive impact of a courteous, well-drafted letter from a law firm to a tardy debtor can create a client.

13/12/2021

Whether you are setting up a new business or have been trading for decades, we at Apres Legal realise that your focus as a business owner is on sales, production, employment, cash flow etc., however often what is ignored is a consideration of the potential legal implications for the decisions you are taking on a daily basis.

Learn more here:
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08/12/2021

It would indeed be extremely rare not to ever face a legal dispute in the course of running your business. The tensions of trade, finance and employment create a fertile ground in which disputes can arise.

The Apres Legal team will endeavour to find solutions to any dispute in the most expeditious and cost effective manner. Often mediation will lead to the resolution of a dispute, however if alternative dispute resolution techniques prove not to be effective and litigation of the matter is required, Apres Legal will ensure you have the best legal team on your side.

Learn more here:
https://buff.ly/3CCLIx0