Edney Ryan Legal

Mosman locals would already know Angela from her many years running Boyd Legal in Mosman. What is your area of legal expertise? Being a solicitor for 20 years has given me great breadth of experience but I focus now on complex property matters and Wills and Estate Plans. Most common mistake in Wills? Don’t assume that your loved ones will... Read more

Protecting Directors from Personal Liability

Written by Andrew O'Donnell, Director - Edney Ryan Legal

As a company director, do you fully understand the obligations which relate to your duties? Breaches of director’s duties can lead to personal liability including civil and criminal penalties and liability for damages. Serious offences can lead to imprisonment. Most people would be aware of the fiduciary duties for company directors under the Corporations Act, including a duty to act... Read more

Personal Properties and Securities Register

Written by Andrew O'Donnell, Director - Edney Ryan Legal

Does your business borrow or lend money? Purchase or sell goods on agreement, consignment or credit? Grow crops or raise livestock? Own or lease machinery or vehicles? If so, then the upcoming Personal Property Securities Reform will likely affect you. Currently there are numerous stand-alone State and Commonwealth registers of security interests for example the Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS),... Read more

Managing Wealth Transfer – Death and Taxes

Written by Carolyn Griffin, Director - Edney Ryan Chartered Accountants

Recently reading a copy of Jane Eyre, when she was asked where the wicked go after death, Jane replied ‘They go to hell’. When asked what should be done to avoid hell, Jane answered ‘I must keep in good health, and not die.’ But of course the grim reaper comes to us all eventually and when he does, that other... Read more

Wills for Blended Families

Written by Andrew O'Donnell, Director - Edney Ryan Legal

One area of estate planning that is becoming more and more common is the making or updating of Wills by couples who have been married previously, so called “blended families”. Blended families are amongst the fastest growing family type in Australia, increasing by 50% over the past decade. Unfortunately it is not always as sweet as the “The Brady Bunch”.... Read more