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Introduction Serving as a board member for an organisation in Australia involves significant legal responsibilities, including key ACNC and ASIC duties, central to which are fiduciary duties. This fiduciary relationship is
Introduction Receiving a “show cause” notice from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is a critical event for any charity. This formal document signifies the ACNC Commissioner’s intention to
Introduction Receiving a “show cause” notice from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is a critical event for any charity. This formal document signifies the ACNC Commissioner’s intention to
Introduction For any charity in NSW, a charitable bequest represents a vital component of long-term funding and a donor’s estate plan. Unfortunately, these essential gifts in wills can become the
Introduction The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has confirmed its new approach to publishing internal dispute resolution (IDR) data, a significant shift that directly impacts charities holding an Australian
Introduction Following the Federal Court of Australia’s judgment in the Equality Australia case, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released an updated Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement on Public Benevolent
Introduction For any not-for-profit (NFP) or religious institution, facing insolvency presents a unique and complex set of challenges that differ significantly from those in the commercial sector. The duties that
Introduction For any charity, holding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is crucial for securing donations. This status allows an organisation to receive a deductible
Introduction Charities dissatisfied with a decision made by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) have a formal pathway for reviews and appeals under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Introduction The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is increasing its scrutiny of the not-for-profit sector, with a rise in public concerns leading to more formal ACNC investigations. For any
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Introduction Obtaining letters of administration from the Supreme Court of NSW grants an eligible family member the legal authority to manage the deceased estate. The real work, however, begins after
Introduction When a person dies without a valid will in New South Wales, their estate is distributed according to the intestacy rules in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘Succession Act‘). Eligible relatives
Introduction When a person dies leaving a valid will but no executor is available to apply for probate, the estate falls into partial intestacy. A beneficiary named in the will
Introduction In New South Wales, probate is the legal process of validating a will and authorising an executor to manage a deceased person’s property. A grant of probate from the Supreme Court
Introduction For an executor named in a will, obtaining a grant of probate from the Supreme Court of NSW is a critical step to legally administer the estate of a deceased person. A common question is,
Introduction An executor is responsible for managing a deceased person’s estate, which involves paying debts and distributing assets to beneficiaries as directed by the will. While many people accept this role to carry out a