JP WITNESSING – The Gap and Samford

March 26, 2020 by
Due to the high demand of witnessing that is being requested of us during Covid-19, and our obligation to keep our office clean for the health and wellbeing of our staff and clients, we wish to advise that effective immediately we will be charging for our qualified witnessing services.  This includes all witnessing by a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations or Solicitor at both The Gap and Samford offices.
 
We would ask that anybody requesting this service please phone ahead to arrange an appointment slot and to be provided a quote for your witnessing requirements.
 
Our office contact numbers are:
THE GAP – 3123 5700
SAMFORD – 3123 5750
 
We thank you for your understanding.
Filed Under: General News

Business as usual during COVID-19

March 20, 2020 by
For us here at Hollingworth & Spencer, it’s business as usual.  We have contingencies in place should our team be required to work from home and we plan to continue delivering great service to you.
 
In order to protect your health and our team’s health, we plan to limit face-to-face meetings to only those that are essential meetings such as witnessing of client material, and we will be adhering to all government and health authority recommendations moving forward.  We are taking steps to move the majority of our meetings to phone consultations or video conferencing to ensure we are all as safe and protected as possible.
 
In relation to ongoing work; as always, our lawyers and support staff are available via their email.  You can also continue to call us on 07 3123 5700 as normal.
 
We will continue to assess how we can best manage your needs and those of our team. If the situation develops further, we will update you appropriately.
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Director Liabilities – Protecting Your Assets

June 27, 2018 by

Are you putting your personal assets at risk?

 

When going into business with individuals for which you share assets with (e.g spouse) it is important that your shared assets (e.g the family home) are protected should anything go wrong. Protecting your assets begins with a business structure that prevents them from ever being at risk in the first place.

When starting a business with a family member it may seem like a good idea to appoint multiple parties as directors to keep it in the family.

However, this is not the case. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Commercial, General News, Small Business

Mandatory Reporting of Unsafe Products

March 8, 2018 by

Are you a small or large business providing consumer goods to clients?

Mandatory reporting laws have been in place since 1 January 2011 requiring businesses to report unsafe products sold which have resulted in serious injury, illness or death. The system is not an admission of liability but rather aimed at protecting consumers from products which are identified as being unsafe.

The laws apply to all small or large businesses in the supply chain including: retailers, dealers, hirers, distributors, installers, repairers, importers, exporters, and manufacturers of consumer goods. It will also relate to services associated with the goods (installation, maintenance etc.).

‘Consumer Goods’ are goods that are intended to be used for personal, domestic or household use or consumption.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Commercial, Small Business

Testamentary Guardians of Minor Children

January 10, 2018 by


Have you considered who will look after your children under 18 upon your death?

A point of concern for parents making a will for the first time, or reviewing their will, is the appointment of a Testamentary Guardian for their children under 18.

A well-considered appointment of Testamentary Guardians can help avoid the distress of family disputes over children, should one or both parents die.

[Read more…]

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