We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When SeparatingadminAdvanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, WillsIf you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…
What happens to my superannuation when I die?de Groots wills and estate lawyersFamily Provision, Heir Tight, Superannuation, WillsContrary to what many may think, superannuation is not like money in a bank account. While proceeds of a bank account will simply be…
When do I need a will?de Groots wills and estate lawyersExecutor, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Superannuation, WillsIf you own assets, then you really should have a will because a will is your way of ensuring that your assets go to…
What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?de Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, WillsWell, a will is a legal document that passes ownership or transfers ownership of your assets to beneficiaries when you pass away, whereas estate…
Powers of Attorney – use or abuse?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, WillsThe power of attorney document looks innocent enough but there are traps for the unwary. Clear thinking and care are the prerequisites for the…
Superannuationde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Superannuation, WillsYou may be surprised to find out that your superannuation (and any life insurance you hold within your superfund) is not automatically dealt with…
Yours, Mine and Ours: Five Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Familiesde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Inheritance, Superannuation, WillsMaking a will can often be a complicated exercise. This is especially so if you are in a blended family. A ‘blended family’ is…