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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 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 moreWith a list of marriages, engagements and kids to their names, the reunion of celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck raises some big estate planning issues, says lawyer Olla Kutieleh.
Read moreBeing appointed as an executor in a Will means that the deceased has shown implicit faith in you to finalise their affairs. It is by no means an easy task or one to take lightly. Instructing a Wills and Estates Lawyer who is experienced in this area will make your role much easier and likely save the estate unnecessary costs...
Read moreAmongst the COVID-19 headlines of 2020, you may recall the tragic story of South Australian woman Ann Marie Smith, which left many feeling horrified and helpless. The circumstances surrounding Ms Smith’s death poses a challenging question for estate planning lawyers: what options are available to protect vulnerable dependents...
Read moreLife can take unexpected turns as the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is reminding us. This challenging, unusual time has forced many of us to adapt our everyday routines, including work habits, to enable us to self isolate and contain the spread of the virus as much as possible. It has also caused many people to stop, think...
Read moreFirst things first, what is a trust? A trust is an arrangement which lets a person or company, known as the trustee, hold property or assets for the benefit of others, known as the beneficiaries. A 'testamentary trust' is a trust established in a Will.
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