Do you know when to update your Will?

Most people are aware that a valid will determines how their assets are dealt with after they are gone.  Wills generally provide for the appointment of a trusted executor or executors and for gifts to chosen beneficiaries.  They may also appoint testamentary guardians...
29 May, 2023

Financial Agreements as an estate planning tool

A Financial Agreement can be an effective tool for couples in managing their estate planning. Financial Agreements allow couples to pre-determine what they quantify as a fair distribution of their property and financial resources, in the event of a relationship...
6 February, 2023

Estate planning for blended families

Most of us appreciate the importance of making a Will and having an estate plan that sets out how we would like to provide for our loved ones when we die. If, like many Australians, you belong to a blended family, there are additional considerations when planning for...
6 February, 2023

FAQ on Estate Planning

While many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning aka “Thinking about what will happen to my assets when I die” as being on their “most wanted things to do” list, in reality, this is something that should be on all of our “must do” lists. Proactively planning...
12 July, 2022

De facto relationships and Will contests

All jurisdictions in Australia provide statutory rights for certain eligible persons to contest the terms of a Will if they can show that they have been left without “adequate provision” by the willmaker. These claims are commonly referred to as family provision...
9 May, 2022