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If the sole director and shareholder of a company die without leaving a will, the risk of uncertainty regarding the operation of the company is much greater because:
ASIC's information sheet: Importance of sole company directors/shareholders having a will outlines some of these issues.
You can read earlier ClearLaw articles on a range of company related topics.
Paul is a Senior Associate in the Maddocks Commercial team with particular expertise in commercial agreements for the supply of goods and/or services, the Personal Property Securities Act 2009, the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 and the National Credit Code and the Australian Consumer Law.
Paul's key areas of practice include:
Before joining Maddocks, Paul was employed for 13 years with the Victorian Department of Justice, principally as a Deputy Registrar in the Victorian Magistrate's Court, but also as a legislation, policy and project officer for the Department.
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