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Estate Planning for Foreign Residents: Key Legal and Tax Considerations
Wills and Estates: 15 April 2026
Author: Joel Parsons
Administering a deceased estate is challenging at the best of times, however, the difficulty increases significantly when cross-border elements are involved, particularly when executors or beneficiaries are located outside Australia.
Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections: What Employers Get Wrong (and Why It Matters)
Employment Law: 10 April 2026
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
Termination decisions can expose employers to different and unequal legal risks. Understanding which framework applies, and why, is critical before taking action.
Podcast Launch - De-Suiting the Law
Family Law,Business Law,Litigation,Migration: 09 April 2026
Author: Susan Ilias, Bao Ngo
De-Suiting the Law is a video podcast hosted by Aitken Partners Principal Lawyers Susan Ilias and Bao Ngo. The series sets out to demystify the legal profession, with real conversations about what lawyers actually do, and why it matters.
Divorce is often misunderstood as a process that resolves all aspects of the breakdown of a marriage. In reality, divorce is a separate legal step with specific eligibility requirements and important implications for property and parenting matters.
How Family Trusts Protect Your Intergenerational Wealth
Wills and Estates: 31 March 2026
Author: Joel Parsons
Careful succession planning requires more than a Will alone. Family trusts are often used to protect assets, preserve control and support long‑term family objectives.
Guarantees and Indemnities: A Legal Guide for Australian Business Owners
Litigation: 25 March 2026
Author: Caroline Skeoch, Kara Inglese
Before agreeing to a new contract or credit arrangement, it’s worth knowing which terms could put your personal or business assets on the line.
Victoria’s Proposed Right to Work from Home: What Employers Need to Know
Employment Law: 20 March 2026
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
The Victorian Government has proposed new laws allowing Victorians whose roles can be performed remotely the right to work from home two days per week from September 2026. Importantly, the right will apply regardless of the size of the workplace.
Victoria’s New Property Tax Era: Navigating VRLT and Land Tax Reforms
Property Law,Tax Law: 19 March 2026
Author: Julie Maxfield, Marco Saccotelli
Our webinar provided clear insights into Victoria’s evolving property tax landscape and key compliance essentials for property owners
Accidental Landholder Duty: Why Your Next Director Change Could Cost You
Tax Law,Property Law: 13 March 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli, Kaylee Smith
In Victoria, you can be liable for landholder duty without any traditional ‘relevant acquisition’ of shares or units occurring. This article explores the topic and considers if specialist legal advice may be required to avoid this issue.
Can You Change Final Parenting Orders? What Counts as a 'Significant Change' in 2026
Family Law: 05 March 2026
Final parenting orders provide certainty - but circumstances can shift. Relocation, safety concerns, or a child’s changing needs can make once effective orders unworkable.
When Businesses Break: Navigating Insolvency and Director Risk in 2026
Insolvency,Business Law: 03 March 2026
Author: Nicole Jee
Our webinar panel shared practical tips for directors navigating a tight operating environment - highlighting early advice, clearer oversight and proactive financial management.
SMSF Property and LRBAs: How to Avoid Double Duty in Victoria
Tax Law: 23 February 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
SMSF property purchases using LRBAs can trigger double duty in Victoria. Understanding LRBA structures, exemptions and documentation requirements is essential to avoid unexpected duty costs and ensure tax compliance.
Deceased Estates and the Main Residence Exemption: A Guide for Executors
Tax Law,Property Law,Wills and Estates: 16 February 2026
Author: Marco Saccotelli
Dealing with a deceased estate is challenging enough without unexpected tax surprises. Learn how the main residence exemption works, when it applies, and what to watch out for to protect the estate's value.
What is the Critical Incident List? Navigating Emergency Applications in the Family Court
Family Law: 11 February 2026
Author: Jessica Russo
Wastage Claims in Property Settlements – How Spending Affects Asset Division
Family Law: 28 January 2026
Author: Krystel Ong
From June 2025, courts can formally consider “wastage” when dividing property after separation. Learn how excessive spending, gambling and asset dissipation may affect your property settlement.
2026 Employment Law Updates for Australian Businesses
Employment Law: 27 January 2026
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
2025 brought significant employment law developments — and 2026 will introduce even more change. From flexible working requests and redundancy obligations to payroll compliance and upcoming reforms, this practical update explains what Australian employers need to know now to stay compliant and reduce workplace risk.
Tinsel, Tipsy Staff and Trouble: What Employers should avoid this holiday season
Employment Law: 10 December 2025
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
Every year, as the festive season approaches, many organisations find themselves preparing not just for celebration but for the potential issues that may ensue long after the Christmas decorations come down.
Aitken Partners Announces Official Legal Services Partnership with Melbourne Football Club
03 December 2025
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce a new partnership with Melbourne Football Club, joining the Club as its Official Legal Services Partner through to at least 2027.
Promises of Inheritance: Applying Estoppel in Will Disputes
Wills and Estates: 28 November 2025
Author: Tracey Bannister
The amendments made to the categories of people eligible to make family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 were made over a decade ago and were intended to reduce the amount of family provision claims by reducing the categories of people who were eligible to apply.
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