SUCCESSION PLANNING – MORE THAN JUST A WILL
Succession planning (also commonly known as estate planning) is not just about the making a Will, it involves many different aspects including planning for incapacity and having an up to date enduring power of attorney. From when a person starts to lose capacity, to when they no longer have capacity for decisions, is often a […]
Why investors’ faith in property remains unshakeable
Market Insights – by Trilogy Funds Management The past year has seen major shifts in Australia’s property markets, but not in our attitudes to property. Buyers may favour different areas or property types over time, and price growth may occasionally stall or even reverse, but surveys show that our faith in bricks and mortar as […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING CORRECT WAGES AND SUPERANNUATION
THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING CORRECT WAGES AND SUPERANNUATION In some recent examples, discussed below, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has shown that ensuring that employers comply with their obligation to pay staff at their correct statutory rates, is a focus now, and will continue to be a focus into 2021. Recently, as a result of […]
ARE INHERITANCES IN OR OUT OF THE PROPERTY POOL?
ARE INHERITANCES IN OR OUT OF THE PROPERTY POOL? It can often be a point of contention between parties involved in a family law dispute as to how inheritances should be treated, particularly when they are received post-separation. The recent decision of Shnell & Frey [2020] FamCA 631 dealt with this issue, in addition to […]
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS It has to be acknowledged that all professionals in the Planning Law jurisdiction earn their money, particularly when one considers the 360-degree rotation of the Planning Law regime in just two years. In the 2018 seminal decision of Bell v Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Court […]
RCC Local Heritage List | Proposed Major Amendment 2020
Proposed major amendment to Redland City Plan (03/19 Heritage Major Amendment) This article was originally featured here on the Redland City Council website. If you would like additional information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your property contact Ian Neil on 07 3370 5100 or email iann@mdl.com.au. Ian is a Director at MDL Lawyers […]
Audience Participation and Trademark
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: American Supreme Court Trade Mark determination and its effects on Australian regulation To trademark booking.com or not to trademark booking.com that is now the decided question. Case Summary The United States Supreme Court has handed down its ruling in the case of UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE ET AL. v. BOOKING.COM B. […]
Two recent cases of Due Diligence
Two recent cases in which our firm has been involved highlight the need for Purchasers of commercial property to be alert to the range of searches available and prudent to obtain. In both cases, the clients purchased the freehold title to new motel developments, only to find, some years later, that there were substantial unpaid […]
JOBKEEPER EXTENSION STARTED 28 SEPTEMBER
JOBKEEPER EXTENSION STARTS 28 SEPTEMBER The original JobKeeper Payment scheme ended on 27 September 2020. Those needing further support will need to reassess their eligibility and prove an actual decline in turnover to be eligible for the JobKeeper Extension. To receive JobKeeper from 28 September 2020, eligible employers need to reassess their decline in turnover […]
An inside look at Trilogy’s Managing Director’s investment strategy
With more than three decades of experience in financial planning and funds management, Trilogy Managing Director, Philip Ryan has a wealth of knowledge at his disposal when assessing prospective investment opportunities for clients. But what about his own interests? How does someone with his industry experience and passion for investing create an investment portfolio that […]
