We have found Andrew’s presentations invaluable in helping our clients protecting their assets, both in their lifetime and leaving the control of assets to the people of their choice upon their death.
We realised it was costing us more… much more… by not getting professional advice.
This article outlines the key steps in the process of successfully obtaining a grant of probate of a Will in South Australia.
How many restaurants do you know that don’t have prices on their Menu? How many shops have you been into lately that price their goods based on how long their salespeople take to serve you? Imagine walking into an unfamiliar restaurant, sitting down to dinner,...
There is a wealth of “free” legal information on the web, so why would you pay for legal advice? We provide five good reasons why consulting a lawyer upfront can save you money down the road.
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.
Property is relatively easy to buy – and even easier to buy with a friend. But if you haven’t planned for when things go wrong, the whole exercise can turn into an expensive debacle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this article we discuss 8 common misconceptions we regularly encounter when assisting people get their affairs in order.
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?
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.
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