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You may have made the decision to move into a residential aged care facility. There are a number of things to consider before signing the agreement and moving in. Here are the top three things we would advise our clients to consider before taking this important step! Make sure you are happy with the location, the staff, your...
Read moreWhen family members die without a Will, it can be hard to know where to start, especially when you might also be dealing with grief and stress. In this article we briefly outline the things you might want to consider if you find yourself in this unfortunate position. The Estate – Assets & Liabilities When someone dies...
Read moreYou or a member of your family may have made the decision to move into a retirement village and enjoy this time of your life. There are plenty of things you need to consider before signing the agreement and moving in. Here are the top three things you should think about before you commit! You should find an area you like....
Read moreThis heading probably sounds way too far-fetched to be real, but unfortunately, this really did happen! An extraordinary case was recently heard in a Sydney court which saw a man being charged with interference with a corpse after cutting the ear off his dead brother. How is this relevant and why are we sharing about it? Well...
Read moreKey estate planning documents When it comes to estate planning, there are three key documents that everyone should have! They are: Will Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Advance Care Directive (SA) (ACD) – and its equivalent: Advance Personal Plan (NT), Enduring Guardian (WA) and Advance Health Directive (QLD). Your assets...
Read moreA number of changes have been made impacting Advance Care Directives in South Australia. We outline what these changes are, and how this might impact you. Firstly, what is an Advance Care Directive? If you are aged 18 years or older, an Advance Care Directive enables you to give clear legal directions about your future health...
Read moreI recently met someone seeking advice about a family member missing while on holiday overseas. They need to take care of the family member’s affairs in their absence, and turned to us for advice/assistance with this. This situation, and the heartbreak and mess currently left with the family, led me to write this blog, to...
Read moreTGB Lawyers’ Wills and Estates partner Sarah Mitchell outlines some of the important steps to take before your first appointment to assist in the easy preparation of your Will. I often have clients comment when their appointment is over, “That was a lot easier than I thought it would be!” Getting your estate...
Read moreWhen a loved one becomes legally incapacitated, it is a distressing time for them and for us. In such cases, often legal, financial, medical and lifestyle decisions are unable to be made by them, and we are left to try to manage their affairs. In this blog, we explain what loss of mental capacity is, the implications of it...
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