What is a Testamentary Trust Good estate planning requires you, as the testator, to think about what will happen to your assets when you die. A properly drafted Will is usually the starting point in documenting your wishes in respect of the treatment of your assets...
In last week’s blog we discussed the concept of ‘affinity fraud’ and some of the features of Interest Groups (such as sporting clubs, social networks and places of religion) that may make those groups vulnerable to fraud. In this week’s...
Sporting clubs, social networks, places of religion and cultural clubs are an integral part of our society. Given the broad range of groups that this captures, in this article I will refer to them collectively as “Interest Groups”. Interest Groups bring people...
There is an increasing need to become self-reliant and responsible in planning for your future as it is not possible to anticipate all the challenges that you may face – at any age. Severe mental illness or the need to be out of the country are just some of the...
You may not realise it, but sometimes a business’ most valuable asset is its creative ideas, technology, special procedures, unique expressions and branding. This form of asset is often referred to as ‘intellectual property’. To get the most value for your business...