
The purpose of life insurance is to provide cash for some person or some purpose when you die. It is, therefore, surprising how many people fail to plan to ensure their objective is met. There are some tricks and…
“Many receive advice, only the wise profit from it.” — Harper Lee American Author
The purpose of life insurance is to provide cash for some person or some purpose when you die. It is, therefore, surprising how many people fail to plan to ensure their objective is met. There are some tricks and…
If you are young and single and in good health, making your Will is often not front of mind. Your priorities are stagnant wage growth, climate change and choosing a milk alternative for your daily…
How does an older farmer exit farming, fund their retirement and keep the family happy? The average age of a farmer in Australia is 54 years old. If you are a farmer and haven’t yet thought…
A ‘Discretionary Trust’ is a commonly used structure for holding investments and carrying on small to medium sized businesses. When used appropriately, a Discretionary Trust offers a number of potential advantages. The advantages of a…
Setting up a partnership is really easy. In fact, a lot of people do it without even knowing that’s what they’ve done. When you start to carry on a business activity with one or more other people…
It’s not uncommon to resist a divorce due to the uncertainty around how your business will be impacted. A business is not only your family’s livelihood, but often part of your ‘family’s dynasty’. The risk…
SMSF funds long ago ceased to be the exclusive preserve of the elite. Superannuation is now an important part of all wealth-building and retirement strategies. For many business owners, farmers, executives and professionals, the ‘do-it-yourself’,…
This is a big question. The answer is going to depend on a range of factors, but there are some general rules you can apply. If the property is likely to be ‘negatively geared‘ (i.e….
(WARNING: Yes, this is a self-serving blog post by a lawyer…, but it’s still worth reading.) If you’re thinking about getting your ‘Estate Planning in order’, you may be thinking about popping down to the…
A Federal Court Decision highlights once again the importance of comprehensive advice to ensure your estate planning objectives are carried out. If you don’t obtain proper advice, you run the risk of failing to consider…