An appealing feature of discretionary testamentary trusts is that they can offer protection against creditors, and in some cases, even in the event your child goes through a family law settlement with their spouse. However, this protection from the Family Court is not as straight...
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person to appoint an attorney to act on their behalf in relation to their legal and financial affairs, including buying and selling assets such as real estate...
If you make a promise to someone, to say that they will receive something of yours when you die, the law might just hold you to it – even if there is no mention of it in your Will. You need to be very careful...
We’re delighted to announce that Rebecca Exley will be joining the partnership at Solari & Stock Lawyers with Michael Solari and Riccarda Stock, effective 1 July 2025....
What is an Enduring Guardianship? Making future care decisions can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. An Enduring Guardian ensures your wishes are respected if you're ever unable to make decisions yourself....
An enduring guardianship is a legal document that authorises a person (‘the enduring guardian’) to make health and medical decisions for another person if they have lost the decision-making capacity to do so themselves....
For more information about the implications of dying without a Will, please refer to our article The consequences for young Australians without a Will-the Liam Payne tragedy....
It has been reported that Liam Payne tragically died intestate, leaving a girlfriend, parents, and young son, Bear. His fortune is estimated to be around 24 million GBP, and now the rules of intestacy will dictate how that fortune will be distributed. ...
A Special Disability Trust (SDT) is a type of trust established in Australia to provide financial support for people with a disability, without affecting their eligibility for government benefits, like the Disability Support Pension or other income-tested payments. SDT’s can also be established by someone’s...
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