ArticleSMSFs and COVID-19 rent relief to a related party – ATO formalises its positionWithout this determination, the rent deferred could be an in-house asset of the SMSF, and result in compliance issues.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCan you afford the costs of challenging a will?Change in cost orders resulting from estate disputes arising from court decisions.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleEmployers COVID-19 safety toolkitKey information & tips on getting workers back to work safely following the pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward
VideoHow do I protect my wealth from my partner?This family law video provides top tips for protecting your finances from your partner.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
Article[Video] How do I know what the right parenting arrangements are for my children?Parenting arrangements and overnights that children spend with each of their separated parents.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSocial Media Dangers for Risk ManagementAn American, working for an Australian company, travelled to India during the initial stages of a highly confidential research and development project. Away from his family and friends, he used Facebook to keep in touch. Unknown to him however, a competitor also had access to his Facebook page and was able to work out where he was, when he was there, and rationalised what he and his employer company were doing. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSocial Media Dangers for Risk ManagementDiscussion on the dangers of social media and the appropriate risk management to counter it.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Can my SMSF use a limited recourse borrowing trust?Video transcript & link to video discussing limited recourse borrowing trusts & whether your SMSF can use one.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Employee entitlements - do they form part of your property settlement?Transcript & link to video discussing employee entitlements & whether they form part of your property pool.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
VideoFamily law - what if I do not agree with the single expert report?Transcript & link to video - there are several options available to you if you do not agree with the single expert report. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
VideoHow do I keep the house? (part one)Part one explores factors to consider in determining how to keep your home in a property settlement. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleQueensland State Government shelves surrogacy ban plansThe QLD government had planned to drastically limit Queenslanders' access to surrogacy to have children.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO ruling that developer of 22 lot subdivision does not have to register for GSTA private ruling from the ATO in relation to a substantial land subdivision found the project did not constitute an enterprise and was the realisation of a capital asset AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAre all charities deductible gift recipients (DGRs) and can my DGR fundraise?Transcript & link to video discussing which charities are DGRs, how to get registered as a DGR & can your DGR fundraise?AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – What are the ACNC's requirements to register a charity?Requirements of the Australian Charities & Not-for-profits Commission when considering charity registration applications.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHow do I keep the house? (part two)Part two explores one of the factors to be considered when drafting consent orders for a property settlement.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePets and parting ways – what happens to the family pet when family relationships break down?This may be an emotional issue, but a pet is regarded as property and is dealt with as are things like cars or houses.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCGT relief, 2016 Budget changes and SMSFs – Do I need to commute back to accumulation phase to access relief?The Budget changes include CGT relief that allows SMSFs to reset cost bases of assets to market value before 1 July 2017.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleMedia release: ATO throws a one-off lifeline to death benefit pensions in PCG 2017/6This is a significant opportunity to leave the excess over the transfer balance cap within the superannuation system.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhen should you have a fixed trust?With the ATO signalling its interest in fixed trusts, professional advisers need to become aware of issues in this area.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward