How can I ensure my pets are looked after when I die?
As Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership you should consider the likelihood of your pet outliving you in your will…
Entries by Eme-Lee
Conditional Gifts in Wills Part 3 – The Ultimate Gift
Conditional Gifts Part 3 – The Ultimate Gift discusses what a condition precedent is and the importance of considering the conditions…
Conditional Gifts in Wills Part 2 – The Bachelor
When a person receives a gift under a Will, but they are only entitled to receive it under particular circumstances, this is called a conditional gift. This blog takes a look at the conditional gifts in relation to the Hollywood movie The Batchelor.
Conditional Gifts in Wills Part 1 – Brewster’s Millions
When a person receives a gift under a Will, but they are only entitled to receive it under particular circumstances, this is called a conditional gift. This is Part 1 of a 3-part mini-series on conditional gifts in wills and what we can learn from the 1985 film Brewsters Millions.
How does an inheritance affect my Pension?
If you receive a pension from Centrelink and you have been given an inheritance in a Will, there are a number of factors to consider. Read our latest blog to find out more…
Your options when you can’t attend a Solicitor’s office
The traditional method of coming to a solicitor’s office to discuss your queries regarding a legal situation you may be facing can be defeating when you don’t think you can make it past the first hurdle of getting to the solicitor’s office. You may have mobility issues, transportation issues or health issues which prevent you from doing so. There are options to ensure you can proceed with your matter…
Can anyone challenge a Will?
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss why it is still important to have a Will even if you have minimal assets.
I don’t have enough assets to need a Will
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss why it is still important to have a Will even if you have minimal assets.
Your Power of Attorney covers your financial and medical decisions if you lose capacity
In our next true or false series, Eme-Lee and Camille discuss if your Power of Attorney covers both your financial and medical decisions if you were to lose capacity.
Choosing a Guardian for your Children
Here in NSW, when deciding who is going to take care of your children in the event of your death, what you’re deciding is who you are going to appoint as the Guardian(s) of your minor children.