by Reception | May 31, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills
Holiday wills – it is possible you’ve never heard the term. You are planning the holiday of a lifetime, and chances are that you will return relaxed and happy. But have you given thought to what would happen if you died overseas? Christopher Columbus said...
by Reception | May 27, 2016 | Elder Abuse
The most heartbreaking fraud is that which happens to the most vulnerable people in our community, When fraud happens to older people, it is called financial abuse. Elder financial abuse is the improper or illegal use of an older person’s funds, property or resources...
by Reception | May 24, 2016 | Estate Disputes, Estate Planning, Will Challenges, Wills
A death in the family may be tragic or expected or devastating. All too often it leads to conflict within the family. Death can come with warning or unexpectedly, but we know that it is absolute – we know that death is final. What is unknown is what the...
by Reception | May 20, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills
Bryan Mitchell, Accredited Specialist in Succession Law (Wills & Estates), explains why a DIY will can spell disaster for those they leave behind. How does a DIY will lead to a court battle? The rise in people wishing to write a DIY will, available online or as a...
by Reception | May 17, 2016 | Estate Planning, Wills
What role does an advance health directive play in modern Australian society? Australians generally have a long life expectancy. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, most males will live until about 80 and females until about 84 years of age....
