An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and leaving it in a safe place. An effective estate plan requires consideration of several matters and ongoing review to ensure it reflects your testam...

There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ...

Cryptocurrency (or crypto currency) consists of encrypted digital forms of currency not distributed by banks. A popular example of a cryptocurrency is Bitcoin but there are others such as Litecoin, Ri...

There are a number of common myths about wills that people have and these myths seem to grow over time and almost become fact. Due to the availability of information online, these myths seem to spread...

Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets t...

It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person wants their assets to be distributed once they die. If you do not leave a Will then your assets will be distributed accordi...

Family Law is a complex area of the Law and if there is a break up in your family often the Grandparents are the ones who are left out of the proceedings. If you are a grandparent and face the sad cir...

This might seem a basic question but so many people simply do not know what their legal rights are. If you have teenage or adult children it is prudent to check their understanding. For some in the co...

The Family Court of Australia was one of the first courts to recognise self-representation by litigants as a permanent and significant client group in family law matters. Research indicates that 20 to...

Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of the...

Verification of Identity in property transactions (VOI) is a process used to confirm the identity of a person. Lawyers and other parties involved in property transactions have an obligation to ensure ...