4 tips to help you reach an agreement if someone challenges a Will After someone dies, and there are members of the family who are not happy with the Will, there are ways to resolve this without [...]
Case study: why your is will is important We have recently been assisting a lovely family who were trying to sort out their late Sister/Auntie’s will. For the purposes of this case study, we will call [...]
Top 3 tips to keep the family together after a death The death of a loved family member, particularly when they are the glue that keeps the family together, can sometimes cause a family to fall apart. [...]
Case study: why collaborative practice works Jacqui Brauman recently completed her collaborative practice training, as one of the first two solicitors in Victoria to have the training in the wills and estates area. This gives our [...]
7 Important Things to Consider When a Will Could be Challenged When a family member passes away, sometimes there is anxiety about whether everyone will be happy with the contents of the Will. Instead of anticipating the [...]
Your superannuation is not covered by your Will. 5 things to know about super and how to make sure it is paid to your loved ones Types of superannuation From an estate planning perspective, there are [...]
A better way to talk about death and inheritance First, we must actually talk about death and inheritance. Many generations didn’t. When a will is disputed, it is usually because someone is upset by the Will. It [...]
Case study: asset protection for your children We have acted for this husband and wife a number of times. Recently, their adult son, who is still single and forging himself an impressive career, has signed a [...]
Case study: succession and the family farm We have been helping an accountant and financial planner with a long project involving a succession plan for a large farming family. We have just been pulled in to help [...]
Case study: why a good accountant and solicitor matter in your estate planning Recently, a local accountant referred a couple to us who had been through the wringer. They had only just moved to this new [...]
