What it means for you: the addition of “Medical Research” What has changed? As a result of recent changes to the ACT’s Powers of Attorney legislation, if you are incapacitated, then your attorney under an existing ACT Enduring Power of Attorney is now permitted to... Read More
Who will care for your young children when you are gone? This is one of the toughest questions asked of young families when making their Wills and it is an issue that should be considered carefully when crafting your estate plan. At Tetlow Legal we strongly encourage... Read More
What is a trust? A trust is an arrangement that lets a person or company hold property or assets for the benefit of others. The person holding the asset or property is known as the ‘trustee’. The people, or even companies, whose benefit the trust is held in are known... Read More
Holidays, Life and Other Enjoyable Things January is certainly the time when my thoughts turn to summer holidays at the beach. I also tend to use this time of the year to plan my future vacations. Among my most memorable trips, was one Penny and I took to the... Read More
After making a Will, it can be tempting to tick it off your ‘To Do’ list and never think of it again. Regularly reviewing your Will is important – particularly when there is a significant change in your personal circumstances – such as marriage or divorce. What most... Read More
Gone are the days where Mum, Dad and 2.5 kids made up the average Australian family. Estate planning in the context of new family structures can be complex and requires suitably qualified legal and financial advice to navigate. A “blended family” is a family in which... Read More
