Wills, Trusts & Asset Protection

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.

Some years ago an elderly client died. She was a dear old soul but had an almost pathological dislike of spending money, so we will call her Mrs Scrooge. Shortly after her death her family came into the office and with a flourish produced several pages o

There was a time when most people went to their solicitor and asked for a 'standard' sort of will. That simple will has become quite rare in these much more complicated times. However, there are some universal 'truths' that still apply to all wills.

Appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney for property (EPA-P) is arguably one of the most important ...

Ever had a hankering to volunteer somewhere overseas but not sure what you could offer an ...

Originally posted on CFFC. In episode one of ‘The Commission Confessionals’, a look into, the financial sins of the ...

“I’m still the same person. I may not be able to run a marathon these days, ...

Although family trusts have become popular in recent years they have been with us in one ...

Feeling like you are losing your short-term memory or getting increasingly confused can be frightening and ...

Being asked to be an executor of someone’s Will is not always easy. While it may be ...