Australia: Voluntary assisted dying laws commence in Victoria – Swaab
Victoria has become the first state in Australia to lawfully allow terminally ill people to voluntarily end their lives.
Victoria has become the first state in Australia to lawfully allow terminally ill people to voluntarily end their lives.
The assets of a relationship include all assets, whether they were acquired prior, during or after the relationship.
The purpose of engaging in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) or mediation is to resolve matters before applying to court.
These amendments seek to improve protections offered to the victims of violence and abuse through the family law system.
A contemplation of marriage clause in your will is necessary for intentions to continue to be valid after your marriage.
Contesting a Will can be confronting, so consider these matters before deciding whether or not to contest the Will.
A grant issued by the Supreme Court authorises the executor or administrator to manage the estate of a deceased person.
Your superannuation may be a major asset of your estate, so you must direct how you wish it to be paid after your death.
This article highlights some of the ‘details’ that need to be considered to plan for the succession of the family trust.
There is no automatic right for the surviving parent to have care of children after the death of the residential parent.
A capable, sensible valuation expert is often an essential element in helping parties agree to a property settlement.
This article details rules that an accountant should be aware of if appointed as a single expert in family law matters.
Article discusses what happens with the family business following a separation.
Trustees should be aware of benefits of DNA testing to resolve inheritance disputes or estate administration problems.
Very few people seem to have actually considered how they would like their remains to be disposed of after their death.
In making orders pertaining to parenting, a Judge will order that it must be within the best interests of the children.
This article asks and answers family law questions about divorce and separation in Australia and in New South Wales.
You should take these tips into account early on before making any impulse decisions that could affect your legal rights.
Complexity does exist in dealing with succession planning for trusts and careful planning is necessary to get it right.
Trust loss provisions first applied in the 1995 tax year and the “family trust" concept has became popular with the ATO.