by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 27, 2023 | News
I need advice, but I can’t get to my solicitor’s office The traditional method of coming to a solicitor’s office to discuss your queries regarding a legal situation you may be facing can be defeating when you don’t think you can make it past the first hurdle of...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Mar 13, 2023 | Estate Planning, News
What is a Testamentary Trust? A Testamentary Trust is essentially a trust that forms part of a Will. A Testamentary Trust comes into existence by direction of the deceased’s Will after they have died. A Testamentary Trust is different to a family trust in the sense...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jan 15, 2020 | Estate Planning, News
Is one of your new year resolutions to get on top of your life admin? Do you have up to date estate planning documents? Australians are generally pretty good at making sure they have adequate insurances to cover circumstances relating to health, cars and property....
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Nov 28, 2018 | Estate Planning, News
Even though a Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign, current statistics show that almost one in two Australians do not have a valid Will. According to the NSW Government, 55% of Australians have a valid Will. Of the remaining 45%, some have no...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 26, 2016 | Estate Planning
It’s in our nature to look out for our loved ones and one of the most valuable assets you will ever ‘own’ is your education. So it’s not surprising that we receive a number of calls from people wishing to somehow pay for the future expenses of their child or...