When most people plan to transfer their estate, they tend to only focus on tangible assets. Property such as land, cash, investments, and homes are often the most common to be included in estates planning. However, intellectual property is also becoming an important asset for many people.
Copyrights for artistes and patents for businesses now hold much more value than before. In fact, these assets may even hold more value than your tangible assets.
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If something were to happen to you, do you know how your estate would be handled? If you don't even know what an estate is, don't worry, as you're not alone. After all, it's not a term that is in widespread use on a daily basis, but it is nevertheless relevant to every Australian. You may know that it's a good idea to write up a will so that your dependents are taken care of, but there are other elements to consider too, all or any of which come under the mantra of estate planning.
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There's no right or wrong way to feel when a marriage comes to an end. Ideally such an ending will be by mutual agreement, conducted with respect and without antagonism. However friendly a divorce can be, it's something that still requires a degree of formality in order to finalise the division of assets, any maintenance and any custody arrangements. But this formality doesn't need to involve litigation in the Family Courts.
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If you have been injured in an accident or any other situation, the legal system gives you the chance to file a personal injury suit. That's because the personal injuries can significantly change how you live the rest of your life and it's only fair to compensate you for that. However, compensation or settlement of personal injury cases depends on multiple factors. Knowing what to expect is important to avoid any surprises and devastation later.
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It's no secret that summers in Australia get extremely hot. In 2018, Sydney was hit with its highest temperature since 1939 with one suburb reaching a scorching 47.3 degrees Celsius. At these high temperatures, your construction workers could suffer from massive heat strokes resulting in hefty workers compensation claims. Here are some ways to provide a safer working environment for construction workers to protect them from injury and your business from workers compensation claims.
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