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Lending Money to a Family Member?

by Micky Kalde | October 30, 2023 | Loan Agreements | 0 Comments

I am lending money to a family member. Do I need a mortgage? Today’s article was prompted by a question from the general public. A lady called the office and said: ‘I am lending money to my son to buy a house. I am considering downloading your mortgage precedent –...

Prenups… Mandatory for Second Relationships

by Micky Kalde | October 17, 2023 | Binding Financial Agreement, Binding Financial Agreements | 0 Comments

Wills and Estate lawyers carefully ensure that Wills, Powers of Attorney and the like are in place in case of death. But rarely is anything put in place in case the parties separate, which happens to over 50% of relationships. Fortunately, the only document required...

Bank of Mum & Dad v Family Court

by Micky Kalde | October 3, 2023 | Binding Financial Agreement, Binding Financial Agreements, Estate Planning, Family Law Practice Manual, Family Trusts | 0 Comments

Young couples wanting to get into the property market are having a hard time of it. Interest rates have skyrocketed, as has the value of property. Enter the Bank of Mum and Dad. This source of finance is now more readily available. More so as the Baby Boomers age,...

Why Vendor Finance is a Bad Idea..

by PDF | September 19, 2023 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

A client recently told me she had learned about vendor financing in a business seminar. One of those seminars was spruiked by slogans such as ‘build a business empire with no money down’.In my experience vendor finance almost always backfires. Here’s why. Purchasers...

How’s this for Sneaky!!

by PDF | June 20, 2023 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

How’s this for sneaky… I recently advised a client looking to purchase a particular business. On reading through the Contract of Sale I perused the Lease attached to the Contract. The Lease expired in a year’s time, but it had two options to extend for two more...

Join Our Community

by PDF | June 13, 2023 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

A New Legal Product for Your Firm’s Clients

by PDF | March 27, 2023 | Company & Partnerhips | 0 Comments

THE SOLE-OFFICER COMPANY POWER OF ATTORNEYHere is a new legal product!And you can instantly add it to your range of legal services. It’s suited for both new and existing clients. Every sole-director company needs an attorney - and our suite of templates gives...

Prenups & Family Law Explained

by KALDE | November 15, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

The Hidden Cost of Relationship Breakdown to the Business Community

by KALDE | November 9, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

A lot has been written on the huge financial impact sickness, workplace accidents and the like have on the business community. However, very little attention has been given to the effects a breakdown of a relationship has on a person’s office productivity. Up to 50%...

Time running out for Baby Boomers

by KALDE | October 18, 2022 | Binding Financial Agreements, Estate Planning, Family Law Practice Manual, Family Trusts | 0 Comments

Inheritances are a plump target for the Outlaws (the ex in-laws ) in a relationship breakdown. The Baby Boomers are at thestage where their assets have to be passed down the line. This usually happens by Wills or gifts to their children during their lifetime. Download...

Distributor Agreement Bundle

by KALDE | September 21, 2022 | Distributor Agreements, Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

Our Distributor Agreements Bundle now available on Precedents Online A distributorship (or dealership) is an agreement between two independent parties, the vendor and distributor. The distributor has a contract to stock the vendor's product. The distributor...

Are you sure your Will is Legal?

by KALDE | August 19, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

There is a difference between a legal will and a will that works. A legal will is one that gives your property away to other people after you die. A will that works is one that gives it to the people you want to receive it. A legal will can still work to give your...

Life as a Solicitor

by KALDE | August 19, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

When Shakespeare wrote in Henry VI ‘first…kill all the lawyers,’ he was writing at a time where the monarch reigned supreme, and laws were quite literally the dictates of the ruler of the day – sometimes formulated at the whim of the king or queen. But much as...

DIY Legal Documents

by KALDE | August 4, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

‘Doing it yourself’ has become possible in many fields of endeavour, thanks to the internet. The internet has become humanity’s repository of knowledge and resources. It is now possible to download the knowledge, plans and tips to do anything from building treehouses...

Seven Factors For Business Success

by KALDE | February 3, 2022 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

1. Attracting Clients Every business needs reliable, legal ways of attracting new clients. 2. Client / customer Selection You must select which clients you work for or deliver to. Avoid ‘adverse selection’ engaging with those clients who end up costing...

Trust Me

by KALDE | December 2, 2021 | Online Legal Documents Australia, Unit Holders Agreement, Unit Trust Deed Templates, Unit Trusts, Wills | 0 Comments

Trusts have proven to be a powerful asset protection tool for those who have them. A fact that was brought to light in the pandemic. We have seen a dramatic increase in inquiries as people realise how valuable they can be. A trust can be created while you are living...

Distributor Agreement – Are you thinking of signing??

by KALDE | November 12, 2021 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

Are you thinking of signing a distributor? Working with a distributor can help you increase sales and expand your market. Before you sign a distributor, arm yourself with a distributor agreement. Here are some tips to consider: Exclusive vs. Nonexclusive Distributors...

Helpful Tips for Sale of Business Contracts

by PETER SZABO | November 1, 2021 | Business Acquisition Contract, Business Purchase Agreement, Business Sale Agreement, Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

Business owners can get into trouble buying or selling a business if the Contract leaves out important aspects of the sale. Leaving important items out of a contract, including tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, can cause problems months after the sale...

Starting a Business in Australia

by Micky Kalde | October 25, 2021 | Online Legal Documents Australia | 0 Comments

This is a book about starting a business. It provides a map, compass and checklist for starting a business from the ground up. I explain the process, and recommend the order in which you do things. I make suggestions about important steps, and factors you can give a...

A Practical Guide to the Sale & Purchase of Business