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Preparing for Incapacity

Wills, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity

The number of adults (aged 40 years and older) living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly treble, from an estimated 57 million in…

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…

What happens to my superannuation when I die?

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Heir Tight, Family Provision, Superannuation, Wills

Contrary 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?

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Heir Tight, Executor, Guardianship, Superannuation, Wills

If 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?

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Heir Tight, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Well, 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?

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

The power of attorney document looks innocent enough but there are traps for the unwary. Clear thinking and care are the prerequisites for the…

Superannuation

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Heir Tight, Superannuation, Wills

You 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 Families

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Article, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Inheritance, Superannuation, Wills

Making a will can often be a complicated exercise. This is especially so if you are in a blended family. A ‘blended family’ is…

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Superannuation

Preparing for Incapacity

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

What happens to my superannuation when I die?

When do I need a will?

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

Powers of Attorney – use or abuse?

Superannuation

Yours, Mine and Ours: Five Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families

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