Finance

If you own a business that's growing or expanding, any number of things could be on your mind - from financial worries to finding employees to business planning. One thing that may not be on your mind is insurance.

Dining out with friends or family should be a happy occasion, unfortunately the end of the evening sometimes sees diners feeling embarrassed, worried, and even downright furious.

In this article we look at what is involved in being the executor of a will and at the factors to consider when appointing your own executor.

Powers of attorney (POAs) have been around in our English based legal system from long before the Crusades in the twelfth century. They are still widely used today. Learn about a special type of POA named the Enduring Power.

How do you feel about your rates being used to maintain community assets such as roads, drinking and stormwater systems plus sewage in areas fully expected to flood?

A recent legal article identified at least fourteen different pieces of legislation that empowered a court to interfere in the carrying out of the intentions expressed in a will. However, the three most common grounds for challenging a will are.

Most people know insurance policies include an excess, but if you’ve never made a claim, you might not really know what an excess is for, or how they work.

If you’re stepping back from your working years, or are about to, you’ll no doubt be familiar with conversations among friends about spending and saving after retirement.

Sometimes children end up living with their grandparents on an informal basis. This can creates problems when they suddenly find they cannot access a child’s medical or educational records.

There has never before been a time in history when so much statutory protection has been available to the consumer. The trick is to know your basic rights and not be afraid to advocate them.