Estate planning for blended families

Should I make specific gifts in my Western Australian will? What is ademption? Unfair outcome for the children of the will maker.

A will kit is low cost or even free way to prepare your will. It is important to understand the risks before using a will kit.

It is critical that certain requirements must be met to ensure that you have a valid will. Several rules apply.

What is an Enduring Power of Guardianship? An Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG) is a critical legal document that allows you to plan...

Life insurance is a critical component of a well-prepared estate plan.

A will with testamentary trusts differs significantly from a standard will with direct gifts. The key advantage of a testamentary trust...

Often, a person when making a Will wants to make sure that their surviving partner can continue to live in the family home after their...

Marriage and your Will Section 14 of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) provides that a Will is revoked by the marriage of the testator. If you have...

Your estate plan will ensure that if you lack capacity or if your pass away, your affairs will be managed according to your wishes.

If you ticked one or more items on this checklist please do not use a Will Kit, instead call us on 04211 45637 for help: 1. You are in a...

Who should you appoint as your executor? The executor must have an interest in the estate administration – the executor will usually be...

The primary purpose of the special disability trust is to protect the interests of a person with severe disabilities.

How to purchase a property - as tenants in common or as joint tenants? This is an important estate planning step.

This is a blog about self-managed superannuation funds and binding death benefit nominations.

‘I want to make things easier for my loved ones if something happens to them and they cannot decide for themselves. What should I do?’...