Estate planning lessons from 'Bennifer 2.0'
With 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.
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With 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 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.
Read moreDoes Friday the 13th make you feel uncomfortable? Are you worried that you will be cursed with bad luck for walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror? Do you throw salt over your shoulder or knock on wood after mentioning your good fortune to prevent bad luck following? If you answered yes to any of the above, you are one...
Read moreFrom 1 July 2019 the Public Trustee will no longer prepare Wills or Enduring Power of Attorney documents for the general public unless you are a concession card holder, Centrelink recipient or subject to administration or protection Orders.
Read moreThe grief of losing a loved one is hard enough, but when someone dies without a Will the impact it has on families can be disastrous, writes TGB senior lawyer John Pitman.
Read moreTHE Arrium steelworks sale not only galvanises Whyalla’s economic future, it gives new hope of a fresh start to those who have been living in limbo due to divorce and death, according to a leading Adelaide law firm. Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers said when Whyalla’s economy and property market crashed many relationships went...
Read moreExperienced Wills and Estates Law Firm TGB Lawyers discusses the often complex topic of superannuation and it’s impact on your estate. This can be a difficult area. The first thing to understand is that you do not own your superannuation – the trustees of the Super fund control it and any benefit is dealt with by them. ...
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