Splitting superannuation for family law purposes in Australia involves a legal process that allows separating couples to divide their superannuation entitlements as part of property settlement between them. This process is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and...
Many people have a connection to overseas jurisdictions. That can be through birth overseas or holding assets in other jurisdictions. It might even be through being a beneficiary of a foreign trust. A will made in Australia can be valid overseas, but its effectiveness...
It is one of the more common questions that we are asked. In South Australia, voluntary assisted dying or euthanasia is governed by the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021, which came into effect on 31 January 2023. This legislation reflects laws already in place in...
Unfortunately yes it can. Losing the deed of a family trust can lead to significant legal and operational challenges, as the trust deed is the foundational document that governs the trust’s operations, specifies its beneficiaries, and sets out the trustee’s...
My wife and I split our assets after we separated. We didn’t need lawyers we just agreed. We hear that often. Whilst it may seem simple enough and may save on legal costs to not get the lawyers involved- not formalising things properly can come back to bite you later....