All Australian jurisdictions provide statutory rights for eligible persons to contest a Will on the basis that they have not been left what is considered adequate provision by the testator for their proper maintenance, education, and advancement in life. In South...
Losing a trust deed is not something anyone plans to do. Not only is a lost trust deed inconvenient it can also have serious consequences. Even if the trust is able to continue operating, without having the trust deed to reference it may be very difficult, if not...
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements as to a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain. This is only natural given that Family...
A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a type of superannuation structure that allows members to control and manage their own funds. Unlike other superannuation funds, members have a degree of autonomy over the choice of investments they can make subject to the...
Following a separation parents do not have to go to court about the care arrangements for their children. As a matter of principle, we encourage our clients to reach an agreement if possible, without the need to resort to the Family Law courts. One advantage in...
