Thinking about writing your own Will to save some time and money? It’s a common thought, but it can lead to problems for your loved ones. While a simple, do-it-yourself Will might seem appealing, the law surrounding Wills is complex and unforgiving of mistakes....
It’s hard to imagine that somebody would harm, intimidate or take advantage of an aged and vulnerable person. Unfortunately, however, elder abuse occurs within our society and sadly, the perpetrators are often those entrusted with caring for our older generation. What...
Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. Careful estate planning now should ensure that: All of your intended...
Family businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy, contributing over 70% of the nation’s GDP and employing a significant portion of the workforce. However, their long-term success can be fragile, with only a fraction operated by the third...
As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership....
Since 2007, self-managed super funds (SMSF) have been permitted to borrow money to invest in all types of real property including residential property, commercial property and industrial property. Prior to 2007, SMSFs could purchase property but were not permitted to...
