Your Estate Planning and Vacant Residential Land Tax
Recent Victorian Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) changes will take effect in January 2025.
Preserve your legacy: Essential questions to ask for estate planning
‘Estate planning’ describes the process of putting the right structures in place for the transition of your personally owned and controlled assets after death.
Informal and Formal Wills
What is an Informal Will? An informal Will is a document that an individual has left behind, which does not meet the legal requirements for a valid Will as set out under the Wills Act 1997 (Victoria) (“the Act”). Examples of an Informal Will can be quite broad, however, they can include: A document with no or […]
Superannuation Death Benefits – Check Your Nominations!
Superannuation is a tax effective way to build your wealth for your retirement.
Breaking News: Victoria has Become the First State in Australia to Legalise Voluntary Assisted Dying
In Dec 2016 the Victorian Government first announced its intention to commence the proposed legislation for voluntary assisted dying framework in Victoria.
Queensland Court Finds a Phone Video can be a Man’s Legal Will
A Queensland Court has found that a smartphone video filmed several years before a man killed himself, can ultimately function as a legal Will.
Attorney-General Argues a Sperm Donor is a Parent – what does this mean on death??
The term ‘parent’ is currently expressed under the Family Law Act (Cth) to mean a child’s biological parent.
Law Institute of Victoria Supports National Power of Attorney Registry Scheme
By making an Enduring Power of Attorney, it allows you to appoint a person or persons who you trust to make certain decisions on your behalf.
The Importance of Having an Up-to-Date Will
We are seeing a disturbing new trend where there are more people dying in Australia without leaving a valid Will.
The Government’s My Health Record and Estate Planning
There has been a lot of media publicity of late around the issue of whether or not people should opt in or out of the Government’s My Health Record.
