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Does my Will deal with my Family Business?

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Trusts, Wills

Most Family Businesses are not run by sole traders which means that a Will alone does not deal adequately, or at all, with a…

Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Trusts, Wills

Two of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms…

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

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Heir Tight, Estate Planning, Testamentary Capacity, Trusts

If you have a trust, there are specific issues that you need to consider from an estate planning perspective. Are all trusts the same?…

Location, Location, Location! Notional Estate Orders in New South Wales

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Heir Tight, Family Provision, NSW, Sydney, Trusts, Wills

Australians generally enjoy testamentary freedom. This means that Australians can leave their assets to whomever they want in their wills. However, this freedom is…

Blended family business

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Heir Tight, Family Provision, Trusts

One of the biggest estate planning challenges for clients with a blended family is balancing looking after the client’s current spouse and the client’s…

Don’t Put Off Signing Your Will

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Article, Testamentary Capacity, Trusts, Wills

One widow recently discovered the difficulty of dealing with a draft will in a decision handed down by The Honourable Justice Hallen of the…

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How Strong is Your Will Power?

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Article, Beneficiary, Executor, Trusts

So, you have a will? Great! The next question is, is it up to date? Not only is it important to have a will…

Testamentary Trusts

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Article, Beneficiary, Trusts

Testamentary trusts can be an excellent tool for your estate plan and are simply trusts that are drafted into your will and established once…

Rest in Peace: Five Reasons to Avoid a DIY Will

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Article, Trusts, Wills

As Australians deal with the uncertainties of a global pandemic, many will be forced to face their own mortality. As a result, those who…

“Don’t forget to plan for your pet!” – Options for caring and providing for your pet in your absence

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Article, Charities, Trusts, Wills

The recent passing of fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld, aged 85, has been remarked upon in the media recently, especially the care arrangements Mr Lagerfeld…

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Trusts

Does my Will deal with my Family Business?

Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

Location, Location, Location! Notional Estate Orders in New South Wales

Blended family business

Don’t Put Off Signing Your Will

How Strong is Your Will Power?

Testamentary Trusts

Rest in Peace: Five Reasons to Avoid a DIY Will

“Don’t forget to plan for your pet!” – Options for caring and providing for your pet in your absence

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