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The Forfeiture Rule Explained – Losing your Inheritance for Taking a Life

In movies and TV shows, we often see characters murder their family members (or at least try to) in order to benefit from their…

Changes to UK Inheritance Tax

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Inheritance, Tax liabilities

Unlike Australia, the UK government may impose inheritance tax of 40% on the value of an individual’s worldwide estate. Many UK expats living in…

Traps with Offshore Beneficiaries

Kate Donnan

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Inheritance

Offshore Beneficiaries – Typically, you can leave your assets to whomever you choose. There are some practical considerations when the intended beneficiaries reside offshore…

Cross Border Inheritance Planning

Maree Harris

Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, Sydney

Global Connectivity In 2025, worldwide connectivity is ever-present. It is common for Australians to live overseas, and to own assets overseas, including shares, or…

Preparing for “The Last Goodbye”

Rachael Ryan

Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills

Ray Martin’s “The Last Goodbye” (a three part series) has recently aired on SBS and provides a fascinating exploration of various aspects of preparing…

Why should I pay a lawyer to prepare my will?

Kate Donnan

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Almost everyone is starting to question their spending, particularly as we head into a new financial year and the price of everything seems to…

Witnessing a Will

Max Williams

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Witnesses are required for important events like weddings, court trials and world record attempts. A Will is no different. It is a legal requirement…

Understanding the Importance of Having a Will: Securing Your Legacy

Dannielle Wood

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

In the grand scheme of life, thoughts about death and what happens after we pass away can seem uncomfortable or even morbid. Consequently, many…

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We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision, Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

Inheritance and Insight

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Article, Contesting a Will, Inheritance

The recent Insight program which aired on SBS titled ‘Inheritance’ was extremely interesting. It outlined some of the different experiences that people have with…

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