Estate planning and administraton

Enduring powers of attorney require you to have mental capacity to sign. Ensure you have your affairs in order sooner rather than later to avoid undue stress and complications in the future.

Have you ever thought about having an enduring power of attorney but hesitated at the same time because you were not keen on the idea of your attorney having complete control over your personal affairs?

When drafting your will, an important consideration is who to appoint as testamentary guardian for any minor children. Before appointing a testamentary guardian it’s important to know the role they will play in your child’s life should you die, and any restrictions on their powers. This article explores the role of a testamentary guardian.

What happens if someone dies without a will, but a document exists which seems to express the deceased’s intentions? This article explores options to ensure the deceased’s wishes are fulfilled, notwithstanding the absence of a formal will.

When planning a wedding there are so many things to consider – the cake, the dress, the guest list, your wills… Now that last one is not something that you would see in most wedding planner lists but it is very important.

This article explores the residential care subsidy and the effect any gifting might have on your eligibility.

Enduring powers of attorney are an important step in ensuring your personal affairs are in order. Having signed documents in place gives you and your family certainty as to who will look after you and your assets if you cannot. This article discusses the importance of signing enduring powers of attorney and what happens if a person becomes mentally incapable without them.