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What assets form part of your Will?
Understanding the process between what assets form part of your estate and those that don't can be easily explained It...
Do you need safe storage of your important legal documents?
Vitalis Legal offers the Vitalis Vault Safe Custody Service At Vitalis Legal we offer our clients, the Vitalis Vault....
Are you visiting Vitalis Legal for an appointment?
How to prepare for a meeting with Vitalis Legal 1. Prepare a summary of the matter for us. This is a great way provide...
Does an employer have an obligation to offer a support person to an employee during a disciplinary meeting?
Disciplinary meetings usually occur when an employee is to be dismissed, know your rights about having a support...
Shelley has joined Vitalis Legal
We are delighted to welcome Shelley Davies as a new member of our legal team Vitalis Legal is delighted to announce...
Legal updates for the new financial year – 1 July 2022
National Minimum Wage, Superannuation Guarantee contributions, Legal Profession Uniform law and Government Fee...
Are you considering buying a new home?
5 tips to consider if you are looking to buy a residential property No matter the market, there are always property...
Superannuation and your deceased Estate
Superannuation does not automatically form part of the estate, it could be subject to taxation Feature article by...
New legislation set to enable separated de facto couples in WA to split superannuation to be included in the pool of net assets.
New Legislation: The de facto couple and superannuation Feature Article by Natalie Dimmock - West Family Lawyers...
Why the EOFY is the time to get your legal documentation in order
5 essential tips for getting your business' legal affairs in order with end of financial year looming In preparation...
Does your business need a Shareholders Agreement?
What is a Shareholders Agreement? A shareholders agreement sets out the rights and obligations of the shareholders of...
Fair Work Commission (FWC) restates employees must comply with mandatory vaccination requirements
Mandatory vaccination updates Two recent decisions handed down by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) restated that...
WA parliament passed the Administration Amendment Bill 2021 (WA)
If a person dies without a Will (Intestate), the Statutory Legacy will now be reviewed by the Minister every two years...
Cyber Security and working from home
Top tips for cyber security whilst working from home The Australian Cyber Security Centre is a great resource for...
A common misconception in estate planning is what assets are included in an Estate
Here is a summary of what is “in” versus “out” of your estate as governed by your Will A common misconception in...
Two cases which are critical to our ongoing understanding of determination when it comes to contractor v employee
The High Court delivers decisions regarding contractor vs employee Earlier this year, the High Court delivered two...
Accidental sending texts messages via a work WhatsApp chat, worthy of dismissal?
Unfair dismissal, or not? Accidental sending of racist texts messages via a work WhatsApp chat, worthy of dismissal?...
How to ensure your Office Party is fun for both employers and employees
5 tips on how to safely host an Office Party The end of the financial year and Christmas time means that the office...
Remember these important things when heading into the silly season
Here are our 5 tips for an easy shut-down over the Christmas period Here are our 5 tips before closure: 1. Your Will...
Inheritance Scams are becoming all too common, how can you avoid the pitfalls
The Old Inheritance Scam, Rebooted; Top Tips to Avoid Falling Victim In a recent example of how sophisticated some...
Do you employ casual workers?
On 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) was amended to change the rights for casual employees,...
You can teach an old dog new tricks
Studies have shown that the presence of a canine companion can have positive psychological and physiological effects...
Family Farm Duty Exemption Changes
The Revenue Laws Amendment Bill 2018 is being amended to change the application of Stamp Duty in WA as of 1 July 2019...
Are you an employee concerned about workplace compliance, or question what you are owed?
The George Calombaris affair- a timely warning to employers and employees alike The recent George Calombaris saga that...
The PPSA is one of the most significant commercial law reforms in recent times, which governs the validity, enforceability and priority of security interests in personal property
Why is the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 C'th (PPSA) so important to your business? What is the PPSA?The PPSA...
With an ever increasing aging population, elder abuse is unfortunately becoming more common throughout the Australian community.
Elder Abuse - Exploitation of Enduring Powers of Attorney With an ever increasing aging population, elder abuse is...
The dangers of a Home Made Will
The lesson we learnt from Peter Brock (RIP) People often think that drafting a Will is a simple task, especially if...
When can an Employee be validly termination?
In Australia, absent of any express provision included in an employment contract, an employee may be terminated only...