Legal

Succession Planning and Testamentary Trusts

The significance of choosing the appropriate structure to make the protection and maintenance of your assets possible cannot be overstated. This is necessary regardless of whether you have acquired your fortune on your own or through inheritance. In this instance, you may want to consider estate and succession planning to protect your assets and ensure some […]

It’s not easy being the executor of an estate

Being appointed as the executor of an estate is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration. While it may be an honour to be entrusted with this important role by a loved one, the reality is that estates can be quite complex. Acting as an executor can often be stressful, time-consuming, and physically taxing. It […]

Family law reform to fix ‘complex and confusing’ system

Children will be put at the centre of proposed law reforms to make court processes for separating families simpler and safer. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the current parenting framework in the Family Law Act was complex, confusing and in some cases led to unsafe parenting arrangements. Mr Dreyfus introduced the reforms to parliament’s lower house […]

What Does Protecting Your Family Entail?

Protecting one’s family is a vital aspect of parenting, and every parent has their own unique ideas about what it means to keep their loved ones safe. As a parent, you feel the need to protect and keep your children safe, especially in the early stages of their development. During this critical period of your […]

We Need To Talk: Bringing Up The Divorce Conversation

If you are in a loveless and miserable marriage, you might consider divorce to regain happiness. While the divorce process has complexities that might put you off the topic, you can get past the challenges you fear and have a successful divorce. However, you must know how to communicate about the divorce and what to […]

Financial management when a loved one dies

Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing you’d be concerned about. It could be challenging to know where to begin, especially when there’s a will involved. […]

Separation and Divorce in Australia – Family Law

No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable and the couple could end up divorcing. Traditionally, family law courts were strict with the requirements […]

Why is it important to discuss inheritance planning with your family

While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example, poor wealth management by heirs can lead to business collapse. Here are some reasons why you should discuss inheritance planning with your […]

Scroll to Top