by Reception | Jul 11, 2018 | Contesting A Will
When considering writing your will and getting your estate planning in order, you should also consider how marriage, divorce and re-marriage can affect your final wishes. A case in point is murdered Brazilian mining executive Cecilia Haddad, who may have still been...
by Reception | Jun 19, 2018 | Estate Planning
Australia is one of the few OECD countries to not charge an inheritance tax. But should it be considered as a legitimate way to raise revenue and redistribute wealth? In the UK, English TV host Sir Bruce Forsyth died at age 89, leaving his entire $20 million fortune...
by Reception | May 24, 2018 | Estate Planning
Succession planning for your family business may be one of the most challenging experiences facing anyone, especially a business person who has built a family business from scratch, so it is crucial to get right. Good succession planning can be the first step in...
by Reception | May 1, 2018 | Estate Planning
Who decides on whether or not to withdraw end of life care? The question arises not only when an older person or terminally ill person is reaching the end of their lives, but even for children suffering from untreatable conditions. Do the parents have the right to...
by Reception | Apr 27, 2018 | Estate Planning
A will signed by Harper Lee eight days before her death has been unsealed by an Alabama court, after the New York Times filed a lawsuit arguing that the document should be a matter of public record. The will, written just before death at the age of 89 put most of her...
