I noted with interest the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced penalty proceedings against the Construction and Building Unions Superannuation Fund (CBUS). ASIC alleges CBUS failed to act efficiently when CBUS handled claims being made...Read More
When I see a couple to take instructions for their Wills, and they each have children to a previous relationship, it is common for them to gift: • everything to their spouse; and • if their spouse has died, equally between their children and stepchildren. Clients are...Read More
For one reason or another, you may have purchased assets in the name of a Trust. Often described as ‘Family’ Trusts, these Trusts usually have common features including: A Trust Deed (the rule book); A Trustee (the manager); An Appointor/Principal (the supervisor and...Read More
As we age and care needs increase, most people prefer to receive assistance in the comfort of their home. In response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care, Quality and Safety, Home Care Packages will be replaced by a new program known as Support at Home. There are a...Read More
If you have been asked to be an Attorney for someone under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA), you might consider it quite an honour. An EPOA is a very powerful document and the person appointing you typically trusts you implicitly. You can’t, however, be forced...Read More
Unlike a divorce, where you actually receive a piece of paper from the Court confirming a marriage has ended, there can be uncertainty as to when a defacto relationship ends. The Court had to recently consider whether a text message, sent on the morning of a deceased...Read More
