Legal

When independence begins to change: Planning before decisions become urgent – Part 2/3

8 October

For years, retirement may unfold exactly as imagined.Travel. Time with grandchildren. Long lunches with friends. Gardening, golf, volunteering or simply enjoying the freedom of having fewer deadlines.Then something changes.Perhaps one partner begins...[Read More]

More than a will: The conversations that shape your family’s future — Part 1/3

1 October

Estate planning is often treated as something to deal with later in life. A task for retirement. A legal document to sign, file away and hopefully not think about again for many years.But good estate planning is far more meaningful than that.It is...[Read More]

Life after business: What do you want your exit to look like?

24 September

For many business owners, the business becomes far more than a source of income.It becomes part of your identity.It may have shaped your daily routine for 10, 20 or even 40 years. It may have supported your family, employed people in your community,...[Read More]

Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?

27 August

Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind. But modern estate planning may need to go much...[Read More]

Top 5 aged care concerns — and how the right advice can help

3 September

Aged care is rarely something families want to think about before they need it. Unfortunately, waiting until a hospital admission, fall, illness or other crisis can mean important decisions have to be made quickly and under considerable emotional...[Read More]

Caring with love: Supporting a parent or grandparent living with dementia

25 June

When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with dementia, life can begin to change for the whole family. Familiar routines may become difficult, conversations may be repeated, and someone who was once fiercely independent may increasingly rely on...[Read More]

Caring for Mum, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa: Why good advice matters

11 June

For many families, aged care is not just a practical decision. It is emotional, personal and often difficult to talk about. As children and grandchildren, we want the best for our parents and grandparents. We want them to feel safe, respected,...[Read More]

Why estate planning conversations are so hard

28 May

Talking about estate planning can feel confronting. It’s a conversation tied to ageing, mortality, money, and family dynamics — all sensitive topics many of us prefer to avoid. Yet, avoiding it doesn’t make the need go away. In fact, most...[Read More]

Estate planning: When should you start, and what happens next?

10 September

Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are...[Read More]

Starting a business: The legal foundations you need to get right

3 September

Starting a business is exciting, but the legal decisions made at the beginning can have long-term consequences. From choosing the right structure to employing staff, signing contracts and protecting your brand, there is much more involved than...[Read More]

Family Law – including divorce, child support, and custody

20 August

Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including divorce, child support, and custody, and navigating through these matters can be an intricate and emotionally challenging experience for all parties involved. In Australia, family law...[Read More]

Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?

13 August

Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so. An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]

The top 10 things small business owners often forget when getting started

16 July

Starting a small business is exciting. You may have a great idea, industry experience and the motivation to build something of your own. However, enthusiasm alone does not create a sustainable business. Many new business owners focus heavily on...[Read More]

Aged care conversations every family should have

2 July

Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]

Understanding your legal obligations when selling or winding down a business