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Wills & Trusts

Step by step legal guides on wills and trusts

Ownership is not just limited to tangible things - it extends into many other forms of ownership as well. Read about proprietary interests in this article.
A will outlines how your assets will be distributed following your death. Read this guide to find out who can witness your will so it's legally valid.
An irrevocable trust doesn't allow its creator to change anything about the trust once it is created. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of such trusts.
Concerned about protecting yourself if you lose capacity? Find out all you need to know about enduring guardians and their functions here.
Trusts, and more specifically unit trusts, are a complex area of law. Read this article to get a handle on how to terminate one.
Ever questioned the content of a will? A will can be complex and requires many steps to be valid. Here are the main reasons for contesting a will.
Learn about your legal rights when applying for a divorce in Australia.
To make sure your end of life wishes are well known, you need to know about these two types of documents.
An easement is a property interest which gives a person the right to use land. Find out what it means and how it can affect your property rights here.
A discretionary trust means a trustee can choose not only who benefits, but how they benefit from the trust. Read about the parties involved in this guide.
A guide to terminating a discretionary trust.
Probate terminology is often unclear. Read this article to find out what the term 'issue' in a will means and how it's used to distribute assets.
Want to appoint your trustee to also be a beneficiary of a discretionary trust? Read this first.
Considering an alternative super fund? Here are the benefits of choosing a SMSF.
When making a will, it can be hard to know how to distribute it. Read this guide to understand the differences between the two main methods.
Having a will drafted can seem complicated and time-consuming, but not having one means you risk dying intestate. Find out what it means here.
Dealing with your online profiles after you're gone

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