Death, Taxes and Art

Death, Taxes and Art

There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. What happens when you combine death, taxes and art? Many of us dream of having a home with a beautiful or captivating piece of artwork. But you can’t take it with you when you go. If you have artwork that is...
Letter of Wishes and Your Will

Letter of Wishes and Your Will

A letter of wishes: it’s not a Christmas wishlist, a bucket list or letter containing fairy dust and a rainbow, but a letter of guidance.  It is an estate planning tool that can be useful (or sometimes a hindrance) in interpreting a person’s will –...
Should CCTV Be Allowed In Aged Care Facilities?

Should CCTV Be Allowed In Aged Care Facilities?

We don’t like to think that elder abuse happens in aged care facilities that are supposed to be caring for our ageing loved ones, but it does.  We want and expect our elderly loved ones to be safe in their aged care facility. But footage that is confronting and...
What Is An Executor Of A Will?

What Is An Executor Of A Will?

  What is an executor of a will? The executor of a will is responsible for carrying out the wishes of a person after they die. The role of the executor is to manage the estate within the terms of the Will and protect the assets of the estate. They are obligated...