Appoint someone to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated
Pass on your wealth Incapacity planning Appoint someone you trust to protect your interests if you ever lose capacity. You are capable of making your own decisions today – but none of us can guarantee that will always be the case. An illness, an accident, or simply the effects of age can leave you unable […]
Estate Planning: Financial Decision Making and Medical & Lifestyle Decision Making
Join our team as we answer your FAQs about financial decision making and medical & lifestyle decision making. If you want to read a written version of these FAQs, click here. To watch the rest of our Estate Planning series: The Importance of Estate Planning Wills Challenges to a Will Estate Administration Superannuation […]
Estate Planning: The Importance of Estate Planning
Join our Andreyev Lawyers team as we answer your FAQs about the importance of Estate Planning. If you want to read a written version of these FAQs, click here. To watch the rest of our Estate Planning series: Wills Challenges to a Will Financial Decision Making and Medical & Lifestyle Decision Making Estate Administration Superannuation […]
EP FAQ Part 4: Financial Decision Making and Medical & Lifestyle Decision Making
Now that we have addressed estate planning basics and Wills in the earlier parts of our EP FAQ series, what about addressing decision-making when you no longer have the ‘capacity’ to make decisions for yourself? Read on to learn more about critical and often overlooked ‘power’ documents. Why do I need to decide who will […]
EP FAQ Part 1: What is Estate Planning and what do you need to consider?
Welcome to our EP FAQ series, where we’ve gathered up some of our most frequently asked questions (and answers!) about estate planning. This series is perfect for anybody thinking about completing their estate planning documents for the first time or individuals who would like a easy to read refresher on some estate planning concepts. Ready? […]
Solution Brief: Making a Binding Death Benefit Nomination
This information sheet will help you execute a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN). A BDBN enables you to direct how you want your superannuation dealt with when you pass away. This is a general guide on certain legal aspects and is not a replacement for specific legal or financial advice relevant to your circumstances. Why […]
Solution Brief: Super and your estate planning
It’s official: super isn’t part of your estate. A recent Federal Court Decision highlights the risk of failing to consider one of your biggest assets – your super – as part of your estate plan. The recent Federal Court Decision in Stock (as Executor of the Will of Mandie, Deceased) v N.M. Superannuation Proprietary Limited […]
Solution Brief: Company Powers of Attorney
How can a company execute a document if some or all of the directors and/or secretary are not available? There are many occasions where it is not possible for a director, directors, or a company secretary to be available to make decisions or execute documents to which the company is to be bound. Executing Documents […]
Solution Brief: ADLV Law Acting as your General/Enduring Attorney
Sometimes it’s not convenient (or possible) to carry out legal transactions or make financial decisions for yourself. For example, if you are interstate or overseas, it may not be convenient for you to sign legal documents or complete a legal transaction. If you lose your mental capacity, for example if you suffer a brain injury […]
Solution Brief: How effective is your Enduring Power of Attorney?
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of Attorney are created equal. In fact most standard documents are […]