What does a little old lady, her Sydney Harbour mansions, her neighbours and a promise have in common? The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently had to consider that very point! The Court … [Read more...] about A promise is a promise… or is it made to be broken?
Estate Planning
The Uncertainties of Death – Part 4
This is the fourth in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death. Myth – “I can defeat a challenge to my Will from a family member by making a token gift to them in my Will”. Wrong! If a … [Read more...] about The Uncertainties of Death – Part 4
The Uncertainties of Death
This is the first in our series of articles on the uncertainties of death and busting some common Estate Planning myths. Myth - If I pass away without a Will “everything just goes to my spouse… … [Read more...] about The Uncertainties of Death
What if my proposed executor lives overseas?
It is often the case that executors live far and wide and that is usually not an issue in estate administration. Care must, however, be taken before appointing an overseas resident to be the sole … [Read more...] about What if my proposed executor lives overseas?
The Superannuation Nomination has expired and the member has lost capacity!
People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having in place a Binding Death Benefit Nomination to dictate who receives their superannuation on death. Your superannuation is not an … [Read more...] about The Superannuation Nomination has expired and the member has lost capacity!
Don’t let a few beers at the pub cost you your house!
The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently decided a claim made against the estate of Dr. William Garrett. Dr. Garrett was one of Australia’s most outstanding scientists. Among his many … [Read more...] about Don’t let a few beers at the pub cost you your house!
It’s enough to give you the (estate planning) blues…
Not only did one Mr James Tedesco sink the hearts of all Queenslanders with a last-minute try to clinch this year’s State of Origin Series, now those pesky southerners are trying to disrupt the … [Read more...] about It’s enough to give you the (estate planning) blues…