How does the possibility of a future inheritance affect a property settlement?
There is no absolute rule; it will depend on the circumstances. The issue has been the subject of a number of applications for property settlement over the years and...
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Estate Planning and Enduring Powers of Attorney: what can your attorney really do?
Many Australians operate businesses or hold assets in family discretionary trusts. The trustees of the trust can be individuals or a company. If the trustee is a company, its...
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Court Proceedings for Parenting Orders and the Need for Family Dispute Resolution
When a couple with children separates, they need to put in place an arrangement for their children’s ongoing care. Arrangements can be by a separation agreement or pursuant to...
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Company Power of Attorney
Consider this situation… You are the sole shareholder and officer of the company that is your primary business vehicle. You have a Will and it is all up-to-date so...
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Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your Will?
It is common for parents to make provision for their children in their Wills as a group. For example, the Will might be worded: “I give the whole of...
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What if I don’t want my children to receive a share of my estate until they reach a certain age?
This is a particularly complex area of Will drafting. Certain wording can mean your children receive an “expectant share” in your estate when you die, but only take “possession”...
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Don’t Leave Your Child’s Guardian Out of Pocket
The Cost to Guardians Tim and Tina were killed in a motor vehicle accident. They had 2 children aged 6 and 4. In their Wills they had appointed Tina’s...
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Abortion & Pregnancy Termination – Who has jurisdiction?
Is an unborn child still a “child” under the Family Law Act? In the recent case of Talbot & Norman a father sought urgent Orders restraining his former...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Will
Should I get a Will? Here’s the 8 most compelling reasons why you should make a Will, and keep it current! If you have been putting off making a...
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Property Settlement: How to Save Money on Legal Costs
How can I save money on my Family Law Property Settlement? If you want legal advice about your entitlement from a property settlement, you can reduce your legal costs...
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