Debunking 6 Bizarre Estate Planning Myths: Because you need to know the truth! In summary – Irrespective of your situation, having an estate plan is essential. Many individuals are unaware of the necessity of having an up-to-date estate plan and addressing aspects like superannuation that fall outside the scope of a Will. Some aren’t even aware […]
Contesting A Will – What information am I required to release? Are thinking about challenging a will with a Family Provision Claim (FPC)? Rest assured that your lawyer can assess and prepare your case, but what information do they need? This article will provide an overview of the details required for an applicant to bring an FPC. Setting […]
Do you have children living in a foreign country? Do you have children living overseas? If so, have you discussed the potential tax and Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) impacts on your estate with your estate planning lawyer? It is important to ensure your estate is structured in a way that will minimize any potential tax or FIRB implications […]
Factors to Consider Before Drafting Your Own Will When planning your will, you may be tempted to wonder why you need a lawyer when you can do the job yourself. However, consider this: your last will and testament is probably the most crucial legal document that you’ll ever sign. This paperwork distributes all of your assets at death, determines […]
How to protect yourself and your kids when you start a new relationship, so that you kids benefit from your assets
A Will is a signed, legally binding document that describes how you want your assets to be handled after you die. What follows are the 10 most common questions that we get asked by Will makers. CAN THE WILL BE CHALLENGED? If there are any issues about the legitimacy of a Will, it might be challenged or contested. A Will […]
This is a question that concerns many will-makers. So, will your executor take control of your money after you die and grab handfuls of cash as they please?
This is a question that many people already ask themselves, even if only fleetingly. And coupled with the typical aussie sentiment of she’ll be alright, many simply put off finding a suitable answer to this question. But will everything be alright if you leave this question unanswered? What does happen to your money if you don’t have a Will? Of […]