Is Your Family Trust Protected?
What Caldwell v Caldwell Means for Business Owners Many Esperance businesses operate through discretionary trusts, whether in agriculture, retail, services, or property. These structures are a standard part of business and succession planning, designed to protect assets, manage tax, and facilitate the eventual transfer of the business to the next generation. But how robust are these structures when a family member divorces? Can a former spouse claim a share of trust assets ac
Force Majeure and the Iran Conflict
What Esperance Businesses Need to Know About Their Contracts Diesel prices have surged. Fertiliser costs have risen sharply. Freight rates are climbing. Some suppliers have started issuing force majeure notices, stepping back from contractual commitments on the basis that the Iran conflict has prevented them from delivering. Whether your business relies on fuel for farm machinery or road transport, fertiliser for the approaching cropping season, building materials for a const
