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If you have been working all your life to provide for your family and you want to protect your hard-earned wealth and loved ones, there are three documents you need to have. It does not matter how old or healthy you are. These documents can help you protect the most...

There are a lot of things involved when you own a business, keeping it running is only part of the pie. Business owners will need to extend their passion, stress, perseverance, and personal sacrifice on top of everything else on their plate. With that, you're expected...

When you are an executor or trustee, you have several vital tasks. From dealing with banks and share registries to coordinating with beneficiaries, you are the principal administrator of an estate. What's more, a person's Will might not specify an executor's tasks or...

All established businesses, organisations, corporations, and institutions strive to live a life that can withstand the test of time, meaning that when one key figure leaves, another person should be ready to take up the mantle and run the show. That’s why succession...

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a responsibility and authority you hand over to another party to act on your behalf to make personal or financial decisions concerning your assets or estate. This involves situations about your health care, financial agreements, and other...

Nothing is more disheartening than filing for bankruptcy. Upon confirmation, the bankrupt’s property vests in the trustee. If claiming bankruptcy within a marriage, the non-bankrupt spouse can protect the legal and equitable interests of the bankrupt trustee through...

There are many types of binding financial agreements or BFAs available to parties, allowing those involved to protect their resources in various scenarios. However, most people aren’t aware of what happens to a BFA if one party dies, along with the circumstances in...

The family merger law has been a hot topic since its proposal in 2018. The Federal Government proposed to turn Family Court as a standalone court, which involves the merging of the specialist Family Court of Australia with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia....

Child custody is already a pressing issue in today’s world, especially considering the legal parameters set around the topic of divorce and separation. It is in each parents’ best interest to decide on who gets to keep the children. Australian states always place the...

What Role Does Superannuation Play in Divorce Settlements? There is nothing straightforward about facilitating a divorce. In some cases, you might even have to deal with the addition of a superfund transfer. When embarking upon your financial settlement, work closely...

Best Practice for Determining Child Support Agreements Separation is a trying time for parents, who sometimes overlook the impact on their children. An essential practice of family law is coming up with a Child Support Agreement, which serves to maintain the...