An increasing number of individuals, especially those with complex professional and personal affairs, are using discretionary trusts as part of both their day to day wealth management strategies and also as part of their approach to long term planning. Discretionary...
A Power of Attorney is a legal document authorising a person to act for you and make binding decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. A Power of Attorney is usually prepared: to facilitate and complete transactions when you are unavailable to do so, for example...
A financial agreement is a contract that deals with the division of a couple’s assets after they separate, or in the event that they separate in the future. They may be made before or during a marriage or de-facto relationship, or after it breaks down. Financial...
Separating parents should arrange for the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements may be formalised in parenting orders which are endorsed by the Court. Where the parties are unable to agree, the Court can impose orders. In all...
The diversity of a family farming enterprise combined with the dynamics of the family unit can raise challenging and complex issues. The topic of succession planning is often a highly emotional one. The respective contributions from individuals to the farming...
