We are often called upon to make wills or enduring powers of attorney for people in hospital, or for relatives who we are told or suspect have impaired mental capacity. This request always puts the lawyer in a difficult position because the capacity of that person to... Read More
Once upon a time you were happily living together with your de facto partner. Roses were bought, dinners were cooked, finances were shared and Wills were signed leaving all your assets to the other partner in the event of what you then thought of as the far away time... Read More
Please find our updated article here. Stamp duty is payable on the majority of real estate transactions in the ACT, but depending on the type of real estate you are purchasing, you may be eligible for a stamp duty concession, bonus or exemption. There is Government... Read More
Self Managed Super Funds – Having a Company as a Trustee Should I have a company as trustee of my Self Managed Super Fund? When a new Self Managed Super Fund (”Selfie” – the technical legal name!) is established, the members have two choices:- Do we, as the... Read More
It would be helpful if an executor of a deceased estate could bring the following items to their first meeting with us:- The original death certificate. (We can prepare certified copies.) The original Will or its known whereabouts. If probate is being applied for we... Read More
