Wills & Estates
When should I review and update my Will?
The NSW Trustee & Guardian recommends that you review your will every 3 to 5 years. You may…
Possession and disposal of a deceased’s ashes
Disputes commonly arise between family members and friends regarding the disposal or possession of…
Dealing with the liabilities of the estate – Insolvent estate
When a person dies without a will, the law dictates who the beneficiaries are. A recent NSW case…
No Will and Multiple ‘Spouses’ – who receives the estate?
When a person dies without a will, the law dictates who the beneficiaries are. A recent NSW case…
Electronic Transactions Amendment for Wills during COVID-19
Further to our article posted on 1 April 2020, new regulations were enacted on 22 April 2020 that…
Trading Terms
When did you last review your trading terms? Since the introduction of the Personal Property…
On Demand loans
Beware, on demand loans may not be enforceable. If a loan is made and it is repayable on demand or…
Strata Unit car parking
Keep this in mind when doing your mortgage calculations. Do you know that Banks may when valuing…
Stamp Duty hidden trap
Transfer of Dutiable Property to a Beneficiary Under a Will. Concessional stamp duty is payable on…
When estrangement is not enough
Many people have the erroneous view that when they die, they can leave their estate to whoever they…