The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
When I'm in the process of drafting a Will, I often suggest that my clients prepare either a letter in their own handwriting that clearly states the reasons or the...
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What happens if my Power of Attorney abuses that power?
A recent case in Wollongong highlighted that there are serious ramifications if a person appointed under a Power of Attorney abuse their power and does not act in the best...
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Inheritance Planning: 10 Things to Consider
Inheritance Planning is more than just having a valid Will in place, it's a tailored plan (estate plan) that takes into consideration your assets, financial standing and personal risks. This...
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Remember Brett Whiteley? Great artist but a terrible “would-be-lawyer”
After Brett Whiteley and his former wife, Wendy, finalised their long and bitterly contested family law property settlement, Brett decided to try his hand at a “do-it-yourself Will” in order...
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Estate Planning and Enduring Powers of Attorney: what can your attorney really do?
Many Australians operate businesses or hold assets in family discretionary trusts. The trustees of the trust can be individuals or a company. If the trustee is a company, its directors...
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Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your Will?
It is common for parents to make provision for their children in their Wills as a group. Such a gift is known as a “class gift”.... find out more by...
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Parents of disabled children can NOW put in place PROTECTIVE TRUSTS to be used to fund their child’s needs when the parents die
Once the parents of the disabled child die, they put in place a mechanism to fund the needs of their child.
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Avoid the wreckage
A Will is but a part of estate planning. It is a part of the plan to provide for people who are important to you. Why we have allowed Wills...
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Fairness and equality in your Will requires a lot of thought and a well crafted document
We have a will everything is divided equally is that fair
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Your Will should be drafted by a solicitor who specialises in estate planning
Your Will should be drafted by a solicitor who specialises in estate planning and drafting complex Will because if you get your Will wrong it could cost your family dearly.
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