Understanding testamentary trusts
What is a testamentary trust? A Testamentary Trust is a discretionary trust which is created in your Will. A discretionary trust (when created during your lifetime is commonly called a family trust) is where a person or company (trustee) holds property, business or investments on trust for the benefit of a number of people and related
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Understanding Family Trusts
We all want to keep more money in our pockets. Family trusts provide one very popular way to legally minimise your tax and protect your assets. What is a family discretionary trust? A family trust is actually not a separate entity like a company. A trust is more correctly a legal relationship between the trustee
Selling your business? Here’s what you need to know
Selling the business or franchise that you worked so hard at is a big decision and it’s rarely a simple process. You may be an expert at running your business, but there are good reasons to use a skilled business lawyer when it comes time to sell. A commercial lawyer insures that your rights are
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