5 tips to ensure that your loved ones get your super
When it comes to planning for death, superannuation is commonly misunderstood. Your super is not usually dealt with under your Will, but instead under…
Business Succession, Estate disputes, Estate planning, Superannuation
What happens to my super when I die?
Many Australians were left scratching their heads last week when it was reported that a Victorian Magistrate who, had a brief romance with a…
Someone else will probably decide who gets your super when you die. Here’s why.
Superannuation is dealt with under complex rules and is usually not dealt with by a person’s Will, or under intestacy laws (i.e. when a…
Business Succession, Estate planning, Superannuation
Self-managed super funds and estate planning
Superannuation funds are trust structures that provides benefit to their members upon retirement. The main difference between self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and other super…
Estate planning, Wills
What are mirror Wills?
It is common for those in marriages or de facto relationships of long-standing to make Wills that are in very similar terms. Each partner…
Estate planning, Wills
How do you know if a person has capacity to make a Will?
To make a valid Will you (the Testator) must: be at least 18 years of age; understand and approve the nature and effects of…
Estate planning
What are your fees to administer an estate?
Our fees for administering an estate are not calculated as a percentage of your estate. Instead, they are based on the work we carry…
Estate planning, Wills
How often do I need to update my Will?
You should review your Will when your circumstances change. Consider the following…
Estate planning, Wills
Where should I store my Will?
It is important that you store your Will in a secure place. After your death your Executor will need to file your original Will…
Estate planning, Wills
What is a mutual Will agreement?
What is often referred to as a “mutual Will” is in fact a legally binding agreement between two parties providing that neither party will…
Our plain-English guide Help with the difficult questions so you can stop procrastinating and make your Will has comprehensive and practical guidance to help you get your affairs in order.