All publications relating to ‘Angela Harvey’
Power of Attorney — Changes are here!
In Brief A power of attorney is like insurance. If you have not planned for the worst when the unexpected occurs you might find that you, your legal and financial affairs and your family and friends all suffer to a much greater degree than necessary. Angela Harvey, partner, and Euge Power, solicitor, provide…
Estate planning and superannuation — How to have the last laugh
In brief Superannuation is a funny thing. It is yours, but you can’t have it yet. It gets paid out when you die, but the money may not go to whom you would like. You are basically saving all your life for something you might never receive and you probably don’t even…
Lost in translation — Why you need a lawyer to write a Will
In Brief Ever had difficulty communicating when travelling in a foreign country? Just like writing a will, the difficulty is not knowing what you want to say, the difficulty is simply how to say it. The last thing you want is for your last words to be lost in translation. Angela Harvey, partner…
Leaving a legacy: Doing charity the right way
In brief The idea of leaving a legacy to charity in your will that helps those who are less fortunate is certainly an attractive one. Getting your charitable gifts just right in your will can make things easier for everyone concerned after you have passed away. This article explores the gift (and…
Corporate governance: High Court confirms its power to correct directors’ innocent mistakes
In Brief In a recent case the High Court has acknowledged that innocent mistakes can happen in relation to corporate governance and has unanimously confirmed the breadth of the Court’s power to correct such mistakes. Weinstock v Beck ([2013] HCA 14) concerned a family business, L W Furniture Consolidated (Aust) Pty Ltd (LWC), and a shareholder application…