Mutual Wills

Mutual Wills

You die, your assets pass to your spouse. Your spouse then dies – and your spouse’s new partner ends up with all your assets. What about your children? They miss out.

Powers of Attorney – Which one do I need?

Powers of Attorney - Which one do I need?

Your Power of Attorney is a legal document which appoints one or more persons to look after your financial affairs on your behalf while you are still alive. There are several different types of Powers of Attorney, and it is important that you get the right one.

Challenging a Will

Challenging a Will

In all States in Australia the law provides you with a right to challenge a Will if you believe that you have not been adequately provided for.

How much should I spend on a Will?

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.

Superannuation and Family Provision Claims in NSW

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.

What is ‘Business Succession’?

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?