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Beyond the Basic Will: When You Need a More Complex Estate Plan
A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. For many Australians, a simple Will, leaving everything outright to a spouse or dividing it equally among the children does the job adequately. It provides clarity and avoids the uncertainty of dying...
What are Letters of Administration WA?
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and managing the estate can feel overwhelming. This is especially true when someone dies without leaving a Will, a situation known as dying "intestate.” In these cases, a court may grant "letters of administration"...
What happens when a contract is breached?
Contracts are a common tool used throughout our lives to create legal relationships between parties to define what actions people will take. If you have entered a contract with another party, you are obligated to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract. Any...
Why make an EPA, an EPG or an AHD?
We do it every day – make decisions for ourselves on all sorts of family, work and lifestyle issues, but what happens to us if we cannot make decisions for ourselves due to illness or accident? If we have legal documents prepared prior to us losing capacity to make...
Succession Arrangements for Family Companies
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 generation....