Millens in Balwyn, Victoria | Lawyer & law firm

Millens

Locality: Balwyn, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9817 6530

Address: 62 Whitehorse Road 3103 Balwyn, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.millens.com.au

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21.01.2022 At Millens, we're about understanding advice. The Millens team is united by a shared commitment to deliver high-quality, personalised legal services and practical commercial and business advice to our clients. We take care in the detail, depth and efficacy of the advice that we give. We care for the impact that it has, both in the short and long term. We care for the relationships with our staff and clients. It’s a philosophy that has lead to relationships spanning, years, de...cades and even generations. Millens provides a comprehensive range of services and delivers customised solutions to all the challenges your business faces in today’s environment. Contact us today by email [email protected] or by calling the office on 03 9817 6530

18.01.2022 Protect yourself from financial abuse As we age, we become more vulnerable to influence by others. Unfortunately, sometimes it is those closest to us that we should be most wary of. We are here to listen and can help. ... For further insights please see the attached. https://millens-my.sharepoint.com//EbS1ycLnvEJJrU7cNyIMbHg

18.01.2022 Honey, they’ve hijacked the company! What do we do? Have you recently found out that you have been removed as a director on ASIC records? Have your fellow directors changed information on ASIC’s records without your knowledge? Millens can help you. Millens has experience in rectifying incorrect information on ASIC’s records. ... Please call Ross Millen, Keith Hanslow or Sally Lloyd on 9817 6530 if you would like us to help you correct ASIC records. If you would like any additional information in relation to correcting ASIC’s records, please click on the link below for more information. https://millens-my.sharepoint.com//EYA63fggNv5Fh32k1AGqI2g

18.01.2022 Commercial Lease rent relief post 29 September 2020. If you have entered into rent relief under a commercial lease, in the absence of further agreement, this arrangement expired on 29 September 2020. New rent relief regulations (COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency measures)(Commercial Leases and licences) Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2020 ) (New Regulations) are now in place and subject to meeting the new criteria, have extended the period of rent relief to 31 December 2020.... It is important to note that any previously agreed rent relief does not automatically extend to 31 December 2020 and the eligibility criteria has also changed. The New Regulations state that any applications for rent relief only apply to the period between the new request for rent relief and 31 December 2020. Therefore, if you are a tenant and need rent relief until 31 December 2020, you need to get your request in as soon as possible. The New Regulations have also changed the information that must be provided to a landlord. An application for rent relief under the New Regulations must contain additional information to that previously provided under the old regime. Any reduction in turnover must now relate to the premises not the whole of business which was the test for rent relief under the old regime. Rent relief under the New Regulations must be by way of at least 50% rent waiver and 50% rent deferral. Any deferred rent must be repaid by the tenant over the greater of 2 years or the balance of the remaining term. Whilst a landlord and tenant can agree to extend the earlier rent relief arrangement, please note that a landlord is not obliged to extend the earlier arrangement and may commence any new rent relief from the date that the request for rent relief (and all supporting information) is received by the landlord. If you are a tenant wanting to obtain rent relief or a landlord receiving applications for rent relief and would like further advice in relation to navigating the New Regulations, your rights and obligations, please contact Ross Millen, Keith Hanslow or Sally Lloyd.

18.01.2022 Do your T&Cs comply with Australian Consumer Law? As from 8 June 2019, if your T&Cs do not contain the mandatory wording required by legislation, you may be in breach of Australian Consumer Laws (ACL). If your T&Cs are lacking, you could be on the receiving end of a fine and ACCC scrutiny. Prior to June 2019, you will need to check your T&Cs to ensure that they are compliant with ACL. Don’t leave it too late otherwise you could expose yourself to a fine. We believe it prud...ent to be reviewing your T&Cs now. Millens has vast experience in reviewing T&Cs from an ACL perspective and would be happy to review your T&Cs. We can also look at your T&Cs generally to ensure that they are compliant and reflect the way in which you operate your business. If you would like Millens to review your T&Cs please call Sally Lloyd on 9817 6530 or Email [email protected]

17.01.2022 We are experiencing challenging times and like many similar businesses we are taking measures to ensure a safe working environment is maintained. While we have not been directly affected by the virus, we continue to monitor the situation closely in the interests of our clients and our staff. Therefore, over the next few weeks, for your safety and ours, our preference is that meetings be held via teleconference or video link software. If you have any queries or require any as...sistance to organise such a meeting or to download the required software / app please let us know. Of course, there will be times when face to face meetings with our clients are best. If this is the case, we will (subject to any government guidance) be happy to meet. Our telephone reception is currently operating as normal and our staff continue to be available by email and telephone whether they are working in or from outside our Office. We have always maintained a flexible approach to our daily operations and over the past 12 years have been delivering our services while many of our staff work remotely. As a result we are hoping that you will not notice any change to our service delivery and we are confident that the current situation will not affect the ongoing provision of our legal services to our clients. For those clients that have matters before the Court; we are liaising with the Courts to see what the impact the COVID-19 precautions are having on the Courts’ day to day activities. We will be in contact with you if you are affected by any directions issued by the Courts. Most importantly we hope you, your family, friends and work colleagues remain well and we trust you will stay safe during the current health emergency.

16.01.2022 Assisting Your Adult Children Financially in a Covid Environment Many parents will have adult children ask them for financial assistance. The following issues always need to be considered:... 1. Is it a loan or a gift? 2. How will it affect your future financial needs, assuming you will never see the money again? 3. Will it affect any government pension, as it will have to be declared? 4. Equality between all children or the perception thereof. 5. Provisions in your Will require considerations. 6. If it is a loan: a. Is interest to be charged; b. When to be repaid; c. Effect of a relationship split between your child and their partner; d. Any security required. 7. Irrespective, of whether a loan or a gift, always set it out in writing signed by all. Millens has assisted many families by providing understanding advice to this seemingly simple request, which is not easy from a legal perspective.

16.01.2022 WORKING FROM HOME ... CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY STILL MATTERS As businesses have been forced into Stage 4 lockdown protocols, ensuring client and customer confidentiality is of greater importance to business as your employees are working from many locations. Clients and customers still expect that their confidential information is kept confidential and any unauthorised disclosure of client information can be at best embarrassing and at worst expose you to legal action or ...investigation by the Office of Information Commissioner. Read more from Sally Lloyd

15.01.2022 OUR OFFICE MAY BE SHUT BUT IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL AT MILLENS! During these unprecedented times we are all experiencing many challenges. Like many similar businesses, we have taken measures to ensure a safe working environment for staff and clients. However, due to the new Stage 4 restrictions our physical office will be closed from 5pm Wednesday 5 August 2020 until further notice.... We have always maintained a flexible approach to our daily operations and over the past 12 years have been delivering our services while many of our staff work remotely. Although our physical office will not be open it’s still business as usual at Millens. Our main telephone number will be diverted so we won’t miss your call. All our staff continue to be available by email and mobile whilst working from home. We trust you will not notice any change to our service delivery and we are confident that the current situation will not affect the ongoing provision of our legal services to our clients. For those clients that have matters before the Courts; we continue to liaise with the Courts to see what impact the COVID-19 precautions are having on the Courts’ day to day activities. We will be in contact with you if you are affected by any directions issued by the Courts. Most importantly we hope you, your family, friends and work colleagues remain well and we trust you will stay safe during the current health emergency.

14.01.2022 A long time client of ours Grant Davidson Managing Director of Davidson Branding has compiled a list of 12 Strategies to Survive and Thrive during these uncertain times. https://millens-my.sharepoint.com//EXbyF4lIbqBDmc1PuwRTBlk

10.01.2022 DIN Director Identification Numbers - Are you ready? The Federal Government has recently passed laws which will require every individual company director to obtain a lifetime Director Identification Number or DIN. Click on the link to see what is required and what you can do now to get ready for the new Scheme. ... Contact us if you have any queries or require any specific advice. https://millens-my.sharepoint.com//Eei7nMW87SJOkqTCJrH5Ozo

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04.01.2022 Despite our office being closed during Stage 4 lockdown, we continue to provide Understanding Advice to our clients. We've adapted easily to take advantage of technology to effectively to take virtual meetings, facilitate the signing of Wills and Powers of Attorney and electronically sign documents securely. In some circumstances, we are able to carry out services calls to your home, outside of the 5km limit, subject to any further changes to the stage 4 restrictions. And i...f you're buying or selling a property we are well positioned to manage your conveyance via PEXA. We all look forward to the day when life returns to normal but in the meantime if we can assist you, please don't hesitate to contact us.

03.01.2022 WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING DURING COVID-19 Millens are well placed to address your estate planning and business succession needs in the current environment. Recent legislative changes now allow us to witness the execution of Wills and Powers of Attorney electronically via video link, to avoid the need for face to face meetings.... If you have any queries regarding estate planning please contact Angela Costin of our office on 0438 025 888 or email [email protected].

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01.01.2022 Estate Planning in isolation Dear valued clients and referrers, We hope you are all well in these difficult times.... We have received increased enquiries regarding estate planning matters, including Wills and Powers of Attorneys. This is expected in times like these. For the health and safety of everybody, we are restricting any face to face meetings. This however should not prevent you from attending to your affairs. Millens are well placed to address your estate planning needs in the current environment. We are accustomed to working remotely and continue to have access to all our files and documents electronically. We are also changing the way we work, including conducting client meetings online and using alternative options for the witnessing of documents. Where possible, we are preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney and facilitating the signing of these documents electronically or by other means, without the need for any face to face meeting. It has also always been our usual practice, where appropriate, to have clients complete a Will Instruction sheet to provide initial instructions. This can be completed and returned to us by email. If you have estate planning needs, we therefore encourage you to contact us to assist you. You can email directly to Angela Costin [email protected] or click on Send Email above.