Managing and Resolving Shareholder Disputes

A shareholder, also known as a stockholder, is an individual or entity that owns shares in a company. When disputes between shareholders occur, it can significantly impact the functioning and stability of a company. Effectively managing and resolving these disputes is...

The importance of estate planning before capacity becomes an issue

We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making a formal arrangement to account for a time when we...

Succession Planning for Business Owners

As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership....

Managing commercial disputes – key steps and processes

A commercial dispute occurs when two or more parties have a disagreement in relation to a business matter. The subject of a commercial dispute varies however many arise due to a party’s alleged failure to perform contractual terms and conditions, which is why it is...

The risks of being an executor – commissions and personal liability

Are you an executor of a Will? Before administering the estate, you should understand that this role involves risks such as personal liability for the expenses of administering the estate. You also should be aware that you may be entitled to commission for your ‘handy...