May 1, 2022 | Family Law, Wills and Estates
Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. In circumstances where a divorce or separation occurs and a new will isn’t drafted, complications can arise. In this blog, we review what it means to have an inheritance included in the asset pool of a separating couple. Why is inheritance an asset? When a separating... Read More
Apr 20, 2022 | Family Law, Wills and Estates
Making a will is important for everyone over the age of 18, to ensure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed correctly after they die. If you don’t have a will your assets will be divided according to how the law dictates in the rules of intestacy. A will is also the place... Read More
Apr 17, 2022 | Wills and Estates
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, and it can be distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member’s will. Generally, a person may leave their assets to whomever they wish. However, the law recognises that there are may be people who have relied on the... Read More
Apr 1, 2022 | Wills and Estates
An estate plan involves more than just preparing and signing a will. Estate planning requires a holistic approach in considering a person’s present circumstances and foreseeable future. A plan needs to consider your existing property, future property, and your final wishes. Your lawyer’s role is to document these wishes to ensure they are legally enforceable... Read More
Mar 24, 2022 | Employment Law, Wills and Estates
Superannuation is a large component of building long-term wealth and retirement planning. Self-managed super funds are becoming increasingly popular as the investment structure for those who prefer greater autonomy and control over how their funds are being invested and accumulated. However, whilst self-managed super funds can be effective for building wealth and minimising tax burdens,... Read More
Dec 1, 2014 | Wills and Estates
In a recent Supreme Court case, a grandchild challenged his grandfather’s Will. It was considered good law and is still considered good law, that a grandchild can challenge a Will if they have been left out and the estate has not provided for the grandchild’s “proper maintenance, education or advancement in life”. In this recent... Read More
