If you have assets outside of Australia or intend to purchase property overseas, you might wish to consider drafting an International Will. New legislation in all States and Territories in Australia came into effect in April 2015 to ratify the international Convention... Read More
Understanding your personal and financial situation is critical to good estate planning. The more accurate information provided, the better the advice we can give you to achieve your desired objectives. Please consider the following issues before your appointment and... Read More
You need a Will because a Will is the only way you have of giving personal property, land and money to the people that you choose after you have died. A Will is an essential part of your financial, tax and succession planning. It can protect your estate from being... Read More
What is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust is simply a trust created in a will. What then is a trust? A trust is where one party – the trustee, holds property for others – the beneficiaries. Even the simplest will is likely to have trusts. For... Read More
It is sensible to review your will regularly. It could be that a will made many years ago is still appropriate, just as it may be that a recently made will is now out of date. Ideally you should review your will annually, along with other annual events, such as... Read More
Yes. Just like a will, an Enduring Power of Attorney needs to be regularly reviewed. Why? In 2007, the ACT Government comprehensively reviewed and changed the laws relating to powers of attorney. Those changes had a significant impact on pre-existing powers of... Read More
