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
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
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
It is relatively easy to find a free will template on the internet or buy a “Will Kit” from a newsagent or online. So, is it really a good idea to write your own will? Why you need a valid will The purpose of a will is to direct where your assets will go when you die.... Read More
