It's time to get your parenting arrangements in place for the Christmas/New Year period and the school holidays. Have you discussed your plans yet?...
Important dates for owners of strata schemes...
If you live in a property within a strata scheme, you need to be aware of recent changes affecting properties within strata schemes....
The trustee can be an individual, although it is common for corporate trustees (meaning a company) to be appointed as the trust does not need to go through a reappointment every time someone wants to retire or dies....
Discretionary trusts are a common vehicle to move assets through generations. Assets held in any trust require particular care when estate planning, as they do not automatically form part of your estate on your death. The biggest challenge clients face is realising that assets in...
Are Powers of Attorneys and Enduring Guardians important in Estate Planning? ...
Why an estate plan is not reserved for the wealthy, and the implications of not taking proper legal and financial advice when planning the management of assets during your life, and the disposal of assets on death. ...
There are a number of reasons you would disclaim a gift from a Will, the following are just some of those:...
No one is compelled to accept a gift that is given to them, and that principle extends all the way to receiving a gift on the death of another person. The rejection of a gift resulting from the death of another is commonly called a...
Court can be a very intense and stressful experience, here are some tips to help you stay calm under pressure. ...