Marriage? Will this affect my Will?
In Australia, the laws governing marriage and divorce are legislated at the Commonwealth level of government. However, laws surrounding your estate planning are regulated and legislated by each State and
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Advanced Health Care Directive and Appointment of Enduring Guardianships
If you are unwell or required to undergo surgery, you may wish to prepare a health care directive. A health care directive (or advanced health care directive) is a document
So you have a family trust – What happens when you die?
Trusts are a popular vehicle for business and investment of family assets because of the tax and asset protection advantages they offer. However, at the end of your lifetime the
Who are the Parents in a Same-Sex Relationship?
Case Review: Aldred & Warburg [2020] FCCA 2524 (10 September 2020) A recent case of the Brisbane Federal Circuit Court has again brought to light ongoing questions about same sex
Caveats in Family Law: proceed with caution
Caveats may be and are often utilised in a Family Law context to protect a party’s interest in a property until a final family law property settlement is reached when