Why buy a document from a lawyer?
Like many things these days, documents are readily available off the web. So what is the value in hiring lawyer? We give you some good reasons.
How much should I spend on a Will?
It is similar to buying a car – up to a certain price, you get what you pay for. But getting your estate planning done correctly is a little more important than buying a car – you only die once. Here are some things to weigh up when considering your options.
8 common misconceptions about Wills
In this article we discuss 8 common misconceptions we regularly encounter when assisting people get their affairs in order.
Discretionary Trusts for Dummies
A “Discretionary Trust” is a commonly used structure for holding investments and carrying on small to medium sized businesses. What are the advantages of using a Discretionary Trust?
Superannuation and Family Provision Claims in NSW
Since the introduction of the ‘Notional Estate’ principle into the model succession law in NSW, some ‘asset structures’ are no longer effective to avoid assets being dragged into a squabble over a Will.
Debt Recovery Services
Do your clients see you as a bank – or worse, a charity? We strive to assist you in recovering debt by using a range of services, from negotiation to litigation.
What is ‘Business Succession’?
You spend most of your time working in your business. But how much time have you recently spent thinking about how to protect the wealth that you are building in your business, or how to realise and pass this wealth on?
Tax Impact Analysis
There is one person who has almost as big an interest in the sale of your business as you do – and that is the Tax Man.
SMSF – Individual or company trustee?
We often get asked whether it is better to have a ‘company trustee’ or ‘individual trustees’ for a self-managed super fund. This question gets asked both when we are setting up a new super fund, and when we are reviewing an existing super fund.
Find out what you can do with a ‘testamentary trust’ in your Will
‘Testamentary Trusts’ come in all shapes and sizes. From the very simple, to the super sophisticated. This article discusses some of the more common options you may wish to consider for your Testamentary Trusts.