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How to Avoid Division 296 Tax Changes

How to Avoid Division 296 Tax Changes

What You Need to Know About the Proposed Division 296 Superannuation Tax Changes   The Australian Government has proposed significant changes to how superannuation earnings are taxed for individuals with substantial retirement savings. Known as Division 296, this...

What happens to my pets when I die?

What happens to my pets when I die?

When a lawyer, accountant or financial planner asks you about your Will, they will typically ask about the distribution of assets (such as the family home, cash or cars) to beneficiaries (usually spouses, children and other friends or family). Where do pets fit into...

When to Update your Will (Part 2)

When to Update your Will (Part 2)

In 2021, we published a blog post on the subject of ‘When it’s time to update your Will’, covering some of the most common scenarios that should prompt a review. In the two years since, we have seen even more situations arise between families that should have led the...

Dying without a Will

Dying without a Will

It is estimated that up to 50% of Australians do not have a valid Will in place. When a person dies without a Will, their Estate is governed by what are known as the intestacy provisions in the Administration and Probate Act. These provisions allow the Estate to be...

Your Death Wishes and how to record them

Your Death Wishes and how to record them

When contacting us to discuss Estate Planning, our clients are usually focused on the legal aspects of what happens after their death, such as ‘who gets what’, creating testamentary trusts, or business succession. While it is crucial to have a legally binding Will to...

Memorandum of Wishes

Memorandum of Wishes

When making a new Will and Testament, there may be details that you wish to include as to the reasons for its provisions which aren’t suitable for inclusion in the Will. In such circumstances, we would recommend that you make what is known as a “Memorandum of Wishes”....

Informal Wills: A Warning

Informal Wills: A Warning

“Why should I pay a solicitor to prepare my Will when I can just write one myself?” For whatever reason – cost, convenience – some individuals choose to prepare their own Wills, sometimes without even a Will kit to assist them in meeting the necessary formalities as a...

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