What is probate?
What is Probate? by Jacqui Brauman I’m quite often asked: what is probate? A lot of people think that it is a tax, and that it’s an amount that is paid depending on how big the estate [...]
The Truth About Refundable Accomodation Deposits (RADs) or Aged-Care Bonds
The Truth about Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) or Aged-Care Bonds by Jacqui Brauman It’s a difficult time when a parent is ageing, and needs to go into care. Janet recently came to me, not knowing where to [...]
Estate Planning for People with Disability
Estate Planning for People with Disability by Jacqui Brauman International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally on 3 December each year. About 1 in 5 Australians have a [...]
How to Work with a Lawyer to Get the Best Financial Outcome After Divorce
How to Work with a Lawyer to Get the Best Financial Outcome After Divorce by Lajita Allan-Agnew The path to the the best financial outcome after divorce is different for each couple. The first piece of advice [...]
When has Separation Occurred?
When has Separation Occurred? “Separation” occurs when you or your former spouse consider that the relationship is over, without prospects of reconciliation. The law can even consider that separation has occurred whilst you and your former spouse still live [...]
Superannuation Death Benefit Nomination
Superannuation Death Benefit Nomination for Estate Planning Superannuation and Death During your working life you will accumulate superannuation benefits. In simple terms these benefits are held in a Superannuation Fund until your retirement or death. Every superannuation [...]
Financial and Property Settlements
Financial and Property Settlements After separation there are usually assets and liabilities that need to be divided between the parties. A 'financial settlement' or ‘property settlement’ refers to the way in which this property is divided between [...]
Crucial Roles in Wills
Crucial Roles in Wills A Will is a written document which declares a person’s testamentary intentions (how you would like your estate to be distributed on your death). For a Will to be valid in Victoria it [...]
Security … and everything you need to know as a client of TBA Law!
Security ... and everything you need to know as a client of TBA Law! By Rochelle Manderson This blog is a little different than our normal blogs on legal issues that may or may not be relevant [...]
GST Withholding and What Does it Mean For You?
GST Withholding and What Does it Mean For You? by Melitta Hill Do you have a GST Withholding obligation? As of the 1st July 2018, certain Purchasers of new residential premises and ‘potential residential land’ are required [...]