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Estate Planning – what is an Estate Plan?

An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and storing it in a ‘safe place’. Estate planning requires a holistic approach in consideration of a person’s present circumstances and foreseeable future. A plan needs to consider who matters, what you have now, what...Read More

Directors’ Responsibilities – a Guide

A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). The effect of incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. It can enter into contracts, sue and be sued in its individual...Read More

Mortgages Made Easy: Obtaining Finance to Buy a Property

Most people buy a home with a combination of their savings and a loan from a bank. Securing finance to purchase a property involves a number of steps and expenses. Below is an explanation of a typical mortgage. However, care should be taken to read and understand the...Read More

Dealing with deceased estates – Executor duties

After a person dies someone has to look after the assets of that person and pay the person’s debts. Although the person is no longer here, his or her affairs must be finalised and the person to finalise the affairs is appointed by the Will of the deceased. Where...Read More