A testamentary trust can be an effective estate planning tool to provide for children, grandchildren and others in the right circumstances. What is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust is A term often used to describe a discretionary family trust established...Read More
Real estate agents (and not the seller of a property) are often sued when a statement about a property turns out to be false. This includes where the agent is simply passing on what the seller told them. Why? Because the law, circumstances and insurance make it easier...Read More
1. Go to your doctor When you have been discharged from hospital, you should follow up with your GP as soon as you are able, to involve them in your ongoing treatment. They will be able to refer for any further tests, to see specialists of seek psychological...Read More
Following our success in 2014, we are proud to announce that Simpson Partners Lawyers has again been announced as a finalist in the Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards 2015 within the category of Professional Services. Finalists are determined based on the...Read More
If the worst should happen you want to know that your affairs will be taken care of. Accordingly, the four documents everyone should have are a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney, an Enduring Guardian and a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination....Read More
Should I have a will? The simple answer to this question is ‘yes’, you should have a Will. While the law makes provision for what happens to your assets if you die without a Will (called an intestacy), it may mean that your assets are not distributed to the person/s...Read More
Buying or selling a Shire waterfront property? Make sure you have a lease or a licence to use the jetty, pontoon, mooring pile or other foreshore maritime structure If you are buying a waterfront property, you are presumably doing so not just for the view, but for the...Read More
From the end of April 2015, if you have a property with a swimming pool, before you can sell or lease it, you will need to have a certificate of compliance certifying that the pool and its barrier meet the relevant safety requirements. A change in the law introduced...Read More
What happens to the beloved family dog when a couple separates? What if both sides want this faithful caring friend? All too often, this is key part of a dispute in a separation As harsh as it may seem, when a couple separates, a pet is treated as personal property,...Read More
Everyone should consider having a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship to ensure their affairs are in order should the worst occur. This is particularly important if you have a SMSFs. If every member does not have an enduring power of attorney...Read More
