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The Best of 2023 and What to Expect in 2024.
A review of some of the key cases and legislative change in 2023 and some crystal ball gazing for 2024.
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Practical Aspects of Testamentary Trusts
Rather than examine the law, this webinar goes through the practical aspects of dealing with a testamentary trust in estate planning.
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Notional Estate Orders in NSW
Notional Estates in NSW flips traditional estate planning on it's head.
Feb 14, 20241 min read


The Role of the Appointer
Adrian Bailey examines the role of the Appointer in Trusts and some recent cases involving the exercise of their powers.
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Deceased Estates & Associated Concerns
Kate Chalker, Senior Lawyer, presents a free live webinar on Deceased Estates. The topics Kate cover include: The impact of valid and...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Key Developments for your clients in 2023
Catch up on our latest Professional Webinar examining key developments from 2022 and how to address them, including: Where did 100A end...
Feb 3, 20231 min read


CGT: Issues with the Main Residence Exemption
Kimberley Barnes will examine CGT issues with the Main Residence Exemption, including:
• Basic concepts
• The 6 Year Rule
• Is AirBnB a good
Nov 28, 20221 min read


Property Development - Revenue or Capital?
Kate Chalker examines the thorny issues of whether a property development is on revenue or capital account.
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Shareholder's Agreements for Innovative Startups
In this webinar, Anthony Curtis addresses the unique matters that should addressed in a shareholders agreement for start up businesses.
Nov 9, 20221 min read


How to prepare a Business for Sale
Senior Solicitor, Kimberley Barnes, examines the complexities of preparing a business for sale. Hosted by Adrian Bailey.
Aug 29, 20221 min read


No more Contractors!
Senior Solicitor, Kate Chalker examines recent Payroll Tax changes that will impact clients who engage Contractors.
Jul 26, 20221 min read


No more Contractors!
Senior Solicitor, Kate Chalker, examines recent payroll tax activity that will impact your clients who engage Contractors....
Jul 25, 20221 min read


Section 100A in Depth
In this webinar we revisit Section 100A and provide practical methods of addressing the ATO concerns.
May 23, 20221 min read


Legal Resource Club® Workshop 2022
We're excited to be hosting professional workshops to share answers to the questions we're most frequently asked. We'll be visiting...
May 12, 20221 min read


Follow up Q&A
Follow up questions for professional webinar: ATO Publications on Division 7A and Section 100A
Mar 28, 20221 min read


What the ATO's publications on Division 7A and Section 100A mean for your clients
On 23 February 2021, the ATO released a number of long-awaited public statements on Section 100A Reimbursement Agreements and Division...
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Ask the Experts
In this webinar, Adrian Bailey, Paul Mackenroth, Kate Chalker, and Kimberley Barnes answer questions submitted by our Legal Resource...
Feb 25, 20221 min read


I'm starting a new business. Which structure should I choose: company or trust?
The age-old question: company or trust? In recent years the question has only gotten harder to answer. With the complexity surrounding...
Dec 10, 20211 min read


“I’ll put the house in my partner's name”, is not an effective asset protection strategy!
We have long advocated that the strategy of putting the family home (or other assets) in a not-at-risk spouse's name is not a good asset...
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Using "Roll-overs" to restructure business or CGT assets
In this Webinar, Paul Mackenroth explains how you can use a "roll-over" in the Tax legislation to restructure your business or a CGT...
Nov 6, 20211 min read


Ask the Experts: A round table discussion with our Principals
In this Webinar, we answered your questions. Kate Chalker led the discussion by asking Adrian Bailey and Paul Mackenroth for answers...
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Do Testamentary Trusts work?
Testamentary Trusts are an important estate planning tool. Even clients with modest estates should consider using a Testamentary Trust...
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Traps in Trustee Resolutions
Resolutions to distribute the income of a trust are one of the most important events on a trustee's calendar. However, failing to read...
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Is your asset active enough? Small business CGT concessions after FCT v Eichmann
Cleary Hoare represented the taxpayer in FCT v Eichmann. This case which went before the Federal Court and then the Full Federal Court...
Sep 10, 20211 min read


Defending Your Asset Protection Strategy
Having an asset protection strategy implemented is a vital step. Hopefully the only step you'll ever need to take. But what happens when...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Family Trust Elections: What are they and why do I need them?
Family Trust Elections are often an abstract idea that "my accountant deals with". In theory, they are simple. But, in practice, when...
Aug 2, 20211 min read


Asset Protection for Business
Ensuring your business has an effective asset protection system in place is a high priority as a business owner. In Part 2 in our Webinar...
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Asset Protection for Individuals Webinar
Asset protection is a major focus for Cleary Hoare. It is one of our pillars. Whether you are a business owner, in a high-risk...
Jun 25, 20211 min read


Property Joint Ventures
Property investment and development seems a national obsession in Australia. Of course, the tax considerations are often the last thing...
May 21, 20211 min read


Webinar: Professional Practice Income: Making sense of PCG 2021/D2
On 1 March 2021, the Commissioner of Taxation released draft PCG 2021/D2 to much outcry from industry groups affected by the guideline. ...
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Webinar: What are the tax considerations when selling a business?
In this month's webinar, Adrian Bailey discusses all you need to know about the tax considerations when considering a business sale. If...
Mar 19, 20211 min read


Tax Talks Podcast: Elements of a Trust
Don't understand what makes a Family Trust? Paul Mackenroth spoke with Heide Robson of the Tax Talks Podcast about the elements of a Trust.
Mar 3, 20211 min read


Webinar: Defending against attack from Regulators
In this webinar, Brett Hart talks about the important topic of dealing with regulators such as the ATO, ASIC, or State revenue...
Feb 19, 20211 min read


Webinar: Shareholder Disputes and Shareholders' Agreements
A Shareholder's Agreement has been called a "Commercial Pre-Nup". It will provide the shareholders in a company with a safety net in...
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Podcast: Changes to Testamentary Trust Tax Laws
Following on from our recent Solution in Action, Paul Mackenroth spoke on the Tax Talks podcast about what the changes involve and how...
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Webinar: Business Asset Protection
In today's webinar, Adrian Bailey discusses asset protection for your business structure and the importance of getting the structure...
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Legal Resource Club® Virtual Workshop - Western Australia
On 22 October 2020, Cleary Hoare Solicitors hosted a virtual workshop for its Legal Resource Club® members. The topics covered in the...
Oct 28, 20201 min read


Legal Resource Club® Virtual Workshop - NSW and Victoria
On 22 October 2020, Cleary Hoare Solicitors hosted a virtual workshop for its Legal Resource Club® members. The topics covered in the...
Oct 28, 20201 min read


Legal Resource Club® Virtual Workshop - Queensland
On 22 October 2020, Cleary Hoare Solicitors hosted a virtual workshop for its Legal Resource Club® members. The topics covered in the...
Oct 28, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 7 Estate Administration
n today's webinar, Helen Jerrard explains the duties of executors and what is involved in administering a deceased estate.
Sep 25, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 6 Tax Aspects of Estate Planning
In today's webinar, Kimberley Barnes discusses the tax aspects of estate planning and estate administration.
Sep 11, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 5 Estate Planning and Asset Protection
In today's webinar, Kate Chalker discusses the link between your estate plan and asset protection.
Aug 28, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 4 Dealing with Non-Will Assets
In this fortnightly webinar, Helen Jerrard discussed how to deal with non-estate assets.
Aug 13, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 3 Trusts in Estate Planning
In this webinar, Sean Jones explains some of the basics of Trusts and how to use them effectivley in Estate Planning.
Jul 31, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 2 Wills
In this webinar, Kimberley Barnes explains the importance of having an effective Will in place and the necessary elements that go into...
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Webinar: Estate Planning Series 1
Kate Chalker from our Sydney office starts off our seven-part Estate Planning Series by explaining the basics of creating an Estate Plan.
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Webinar: A Matter of Trusts Part 4 Tax Traps and Changes to Testamentary Trusts
In this webinar, Adrian Bailey explains some of the tax traps of Testamentary Trusts as well as some recent changes to the law of how...
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Webinar: A Matter of Trusts Part 3 Restructuring Trusts and Asset Protection
In this webinar, Paul Mackenroth takes a look at the options to restructure trusts to other structures and uses an estate plan to give...
Jun 12, 20201 min read


Webinar: A Matter of Trusts Part 2 Taxation of Trusts
In this Webinar, Adrian Bailey discusses the taxation of trusts, trust streaming, and trust resolutions. If you haven't already, head...
Jun 5, 20201 min read


Webinar: A Matter of Trusts Part 1
In this Webinar, Paul Mackenroth discusses the basics of Trusts, Trustee's duties, different types of Trusts, and Trust variations and...
May 29, 20201 min read
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