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Do you live in Australia and have assets overseas?

Posted on August 07, 2020

Australia has a large immigrant population, so it is not surprising that many of us hold assets overseas as well as in Australia. If you do have assets in more than one country, it is important to…

Binding Financial Agreement

Posted on August 06, 2020

A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), or pre-nuptial agreement, is a document or series of documents that govern your property interests in the event of a separation during a marriage or a de facto…

Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive

Posted on August 05, 2020

Disputes arise when illness renders a person unable to make his own decisions. Failure to enact a power of attorney or advance care directive may leave you susceptible to health care decisions…

Importance of Advance Care Directive

Posted on August 04, 2020

An advance care directive is sometimes known as a living Will.The directive is a formalised version of your advance care plan. It outlines your preferences for your future care along with your…

A joint Will is a Will that deals with the property of two or more people who make the Will in the one document. It is signed by two people, usually a married couple, leaving all their assets to each…

Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (SA) and Personal Injury

Posted on July 31, 2020

The Uniform Civil Rules 2020 (the Rule) came into effect in South Australia on 18 May 2020. The Rule replaces civil procedure rules in South Australia which are previously governed different Courts:…

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Posted on July 30, 2020

A testamentary trust is incorporated in a Will and does not come into force until the passing of the Will maker. The Will maker can decide which assets are held in the trust or can leave that…

Assets That Do Not Form Part of Your Estate

Posted on July 29, 2020

Your Will controls the property that is included in your deceased estate. Your deceased estate is made up of all of the property that you owned individually at the time of your death. When…

Partner Visa (Subclass 801) (Permanent)

Posted on July 28, 2020

In our last article, we have shown that partner visa application in Australia work on stages. You can first submit a combined subclass 820 and subclass 801 application.You will first be assessed for…

What You Need to Know About Partner Visa?

Posted on July 27, 2020

The Australian government has two visa subclasses available for foreign individuals in a relationship with or is married to an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New…