by Reception | Oct 31, 2017 | Wills
They’re worth billions, but these tycoons have decided that their kids can’t have it. Can leaving a big inheritance to your children ruin them? These tycoons believe so and have publicly declared they will not leave their fortunes to their kids. Warren...
by Reception | Oct 27, 2017 | Estate Disputes
Six months after the comedian and actor Robin Williams passed away, a bitter battle erupted over his $45 million estate between his third wife Susan Schneider, and his children from previous marriages. At stake was not only the wealth accumulated over his career, but...
by Reception | Oct 24, 2017 | Elder Abuse
In 2015, Advocare has released its first National Elder Abuse Annual report and the results are disturbing: As many as 1 in 5 older Australians may be elder abuse victims and the biggest perpetrators are their own children, the report says. The report shows that of...
by Reception | Oct 20, 2017 | Estate Planning
Can having a brain tumour affect your mental capacity significantly enough to affect how you write your will? The de facto partner of ecologist Elizabeth Walker, who died from a brain tumour in 2010, won the right to inherit under her will despite a legal challenge...
by Reception | Oct 17, 2017 | Estate Disputes
Estate planning after divorce is very important, because in the event of your death, the consequences can be catastrophic for those you leave behind. Estate Planning After Divorce: What Can Go Wrong It’s the usual love story, but with a twist. Aaron and Lisa*...