
Legal Resources for the LGBTQI+ Community
Welcome to our legal resource hub for the LGBTQI+ community. Whatever your situation, we are caring lawyers who will be on your side.

Who we are
We are a boutique commercial law practice, serving the legal needs of business people and those in the not-for-profit sector as well as the wider community for almost 60 years - with Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists in Commercial Law, Property Law, and Wills & Estates Law, and expert lawyers in not-for-profit law and employment law.
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10 things to consider when setting up a small business
You have a brilliant idea about a small business that you would like to start. In this article, we provide a checklist of 10 things that you should consider as you start your small business.

Checklist for selling a business
Are you considering selling a business in Victoria? We have set out a checklist of important topics to consider when you are selling your business.

What business structure should you choose?
When starting a business, it is important to decide firstly the legal structure of the business. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to business structures. Mitchell Zadow, Accredited (Specialist) Commercial Law outlines the key advantages and disadvantages of the most common business structures.

What impact does marriage have on my existing Will?
Getting married is often one of the happiest days of a person’s life. Understandably, your Will is one of the last things on your mind. It is important to note, however, that your existing Will is revoked by your marriage.

How does separation affect a Will?
Separation and family law property settlements do not revoke a Will. It is only in the event of a divorce that separation will have an effect on your Will as our Wills & Estates lawyers explain.

What are the different types of Powers of Attorney? Do I need them all?
There are several types of Powers of Attorney available, which operate via several different documents. Each document is designed to deal with different situations and events.To help plan for your future as effectively as possible, we outline the situations where the different types of Powers of Attorney are commonly utilised.

What happens if you cannot find a Will?
What do you do if you cannot find a Will after a person has died? Or perhaps you are unsure whether the person ever had a Will. Our Wills & Estates team provide tips on how to overcome this dilemma!

What makes a non profit organisation tax exempt?
Is your Not-for-Profit organisation exempt from paying income tax? Many Not-for-Profit organisations are not required to pay income tax, but the process of applying for an exemption differs for different types of Not-for-Profit organisations. We outline the key factors that enable a non profit organisation to be classified as tax exempt. Read here for more information.

How do I set up a Charity Giving Fund?
A Charity Giving Fund is a type of charitable trust designed to provide an investment structure for philanthropic giving purposes. Simple and quick to set up, it offers tax deductions to donors and tax exemptions for income earned by the fund.

Checklist for starting a Charity or Not-For-Profit Organisation
Setting up a not-for-profit organisation can be a complex and rather daunting process. We have compiled a checklist of key matters that you will need to consider beforehand.

Committee Members: Do you know your duties?
If you thought that only company directors have to worry about insolvent trading, you would be wrong. Many of the duties that apply to company directors also apply to the committee members of Incorporated Associations!

About Sharrock Pitman Legal
Since 1967, Sharrock Pitman Legal has made a significant and long term contribution to meeting the legal needs of business owners and residents in the City of Monash and the greater Melbourne area.

Meet our team
Sharrock Pitman Legal is a high performance law practice, totally focused on exceeding your expectations with service, skills and solutions second to none.