Your digital assets: issues to consider

Today, practically every individual, regardless of their age, gender or ethnic background, is likely to leave behind a digital footprint. That is because most…

When divorce isn’t the end

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Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Recent headlines have shown just how expensive litigation can be when love is lost. Johnny Depp was awarded damages in the amount of US$10.4m…

A will is the way – don’t delay

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Beneficiary, Executor, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Tax liabilities, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

The end of the financial year and the beginning of a new one is traditionally when our thoughts turn to our financial affairs. It…

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW

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Heir Tight, NSW, QLD, VIC, Voluntary Assisted Dying

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (“Bill”) passed through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament on 19 May 2022 and will commence…

A will is not enough

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Heir Tight, Wills

We have recently tuned in to the Four Corners episode entitled ‘State Control’. One thought did occur to us while watching. If some of…

Help! It’s urgent!

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Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Heir Tight, Probate, Wills

It is common for couples to have separate bank accounts. However, this can lead to financial hardship for the survivor when one dies as…

What happens if…?

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Beneficiary, Guardianship, Heir Tight, NSW, Power of Attorney, QLD, VIC, Wills

One question we frequently hear from our clients, is “What happens if…?”. After working with our clients to prepare their estate planning documents, we…

Have you obtained your Director ID?

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2022, Heir Tight

The director identification number (DIN) is a unique identifier given to directors who have verified their identities with the Australian Business Registry Services. All…