Solution Brief: Why you need to think about Estate Planning
Your Estate Planning is not something to be taken lightly. Take a few minutes out to ask yourself the following important questions: Do you want to choose who benefits from your wealth, and when? Do you want to protect the wealth you give your children from unjust...
Solution Brief: Four Key Things to Consider Before You Start Your Estate Planning
Estate planning basically involves working out what you have, deciding where you would like it to go, and then choosing people to make that happen.
Are you paying for your grandchildren’s school fees?
If you’re paying for your grandchildren’s education costs, then you’re not alone. But is this financial support a ‘gift’ or a ‘loan’ to your children? If this is left in any doubt, then bitter family disputes will arise. Take the time now to make sure the ground rules are clear.
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.
Lending to family members: How to avoid the pitfalls
So you want to help a family member under financial strain? What starts out with the best intentions can soon result is family disharmony. Confusion about whether the advance is a loan or gift can quickly result in argument. The tragedy is that this is so easy to avoid if you take some simple precautions from the outset.