When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down property can be divided between the parties. Superannuation is treated as property under the Family Law Act and as such can be adjusted, transferred or divided between parties when a relationship breaks down. Although it should be noted that de facto couples in Western Australia are not subject to […]
Enduring Powers of Attorney explained
A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney however most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document used to allow someone to handle your affairs in a variety […]
Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person, the legal authority to act for you, and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf. If you do not have a Power of Attorney then you should contact us and find out more. Below are 6 top questions dealing with Powers […]
Thinking of Capitalising on Sydney’s Booming Property Market?
Unless you’ve been living interstate or overseas lately, you can’t miss the media hype about the Sydney property boom. With low interest rates and increasing foreign investors, the Sydney property market is booming. You may be thinking of selling your home or investment property whilst the market is high. Before you do anything, you need […]
Power of Attorney: Enjoy your holiday without worrying about financial affairs
Have you or your children just finished HSC or uni exams? Heading off on a holiday or taking a gap year? If you’re planning your holiday or gap-year, then together with getting your passport, itinerary and travel insurance arranged, you need to think about setting up your power of attorney documents. A power of attorney […]