What Happens When a Beneficiary Dies Before You?
Imagine this: You’ve carefully made your Will, making sure your loved ones will be taken care of when you’re gone. You’ve left a generous gift to your son, Jake. But then, something unexpected happens—Jake passes away before you do.
The legal issues you must consider before getting married…
Deciding to get married is a big emotional decision. But it’s also a massive legal and financial decision. Asset ownership, asset protection, super, life insurance, decision making, estate planning and family financial support, all need to be carefully considered to provide a solid legal foundation for a successful life together.
It’s official. Super isn’t part of your estate.
Your super doesn’t form part of your estate, and is not subject to the terms of your Will. It’s therefore critical to have in place appropriate arrangements to make sure your super ends up where you intend.
Our Top 5 Questions about Probate (in South Australia)
This article outlines the key steps in the process of successfully obtaining a grant of probate of a Will in South Australia.
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.
How to make sure the wealth in your family trust ends up where you intend
How do I ensure that the assets in our “family trust” end up being shared among my children in a fair and appropriate manner? How do I pass control of my trust to the next generation, or control over specific assets? What are the tax consequences of passing on trust assets now, or when I die? Find out here.