Practical legal articles from Kalde Legal on wills, estate planning, business law, leasing and legal issues affecting families and business owners .
Trademarking a Business Name After Buying a Business
by Michaela Kalde | Jun 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Are Testamentary Trusts still worthwhile?
by Michaela Kalde | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Are Testamentary Trusts still worthwhile? Find out what we think about Testamentary Trusts and the proposed new changes to laws affecting trusts. This has been at the forefront of almost every conversation I have been having with clients about wills and trusts...
Independent Legal Advice for Retirement Village Contracts in Hervey Bay
by Michaela Kalde | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Moving into a retirement village, lifestyle resort or over-50s community can be an exciting step, but it is important to understand the legal and financial obligations before signing. Retirement village and lifestyle community documents can be complex. They may...
What to Check Before Signing a Commercial Lease in Hervey Bay
by Michaela Kalde | Jun 3, 2026 | Leasing, Legal Advice, Uncategorized
What to Check Before Signing a Commercial Lease in Hervey Bay Signing a commercial lease is a major commitment for any business owner. Whether you are opening a retail store, professional office, café, medical practice, warehouse or service-based business in Hervey...
Estate Planning: Why It Matters More Than You Think.
by Michaela Kalde | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Estate planning is something many people put off because it feels uncomfortable, complicated or only relevant later in life. But the truth is simple: estate planning is not just about what happens after you pass away. It is about protecting your assets, supporting...
Retirement Planning in Hervey Bay: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Decisions
by Michaela Kalde | May 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Retirement Planning in Hervey Bay: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Decisions Retirement is often a time to simplify, plan ahead and make sure your affairs are in order. For many people in Hervey Bay and across the Fraser Coast, this includes more than...
Eli Waters Solicitors
by Michaela Kalde | Mar 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Sneaky Lease Clause That Could Have Cost My Client Everything
by Michaela Kalde | Oct 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Sneaky Lease Clause That Could Have Cost My Client Everything Not long ago, I advised a client who was looking to purchase a local business. Everything seemed straightforward: the Contract of Sale included a lease with a year left to run, plus two further options...
3 Costly Mistakes New Business Owners Make After a Purchase
by Michaela Kalde | Sep 30, 2025 | Business, Uncategorized
The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make After Buying a Business So you’ve bought a business–congratulations! After months of research, negotiation, andlegals, the deal is finally done. But the work doesn’t stop there. The decisions you make inthe earlydays of ownership can...
Attention: Gen Xer
by Michaela Kalde | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized, Wills
“If you’re a Gen Xer like me, chances are your parents are Baby Boomers — and many of them are now divorced, remarried, and part of blended families. But what happens to the will when there are step-siblings and second spouses in the mix?” So many families torn...



