Dying intestate – the perils of not making a Will

A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint an appropriate family member or trusted friend or a professional person or trustee company to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children,...
24 March, 2022

Divorce, de factos and superannuation splitting

Once a married or deface couple separates, their superannuation (Super) is treated as property of the marriage or relationship under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) and the value of the couples’ Super benefits will be taken into account when determining a property...
24 March, 2022

Does your superannuation policy cover you for disablement?

Many of us are guilty of not carefully reading the clauses in our superannuation fund deed and other documents and are just content to let our employer make fortnightly contributions and hope that we have enough money put away to retire on if the time ever arrives....
7 February, 2022

Parenting arrangements following separation

Following a separation parents do not necessarily have to go to court regarding the care arrangements for their children. As a matter of principle our clients are encouraged to try to reach an agreement if possible without the need to resort to the Family Law...
7 February, 2022