Many people would expect that if they agree to purchase a service but never receive anything, they wouldn’t be liable to pay but the recent death of football player Emiliano Sala has created a potentially complicated situation.
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Want to successfully contest a Will? Simply being eligible to claim is not enough
In 2017 Olivia Mead contested the Will of her late father, mining magnate Michael Wright, to ultimately receive over $6 million in cash and in 2015, Shari Lea Hitchcock and her ‘love child’ daughter Paula successfully contested the estate of the late Richard Pratt to receive over $100 million.
read moreHow the King of the Mountain cut the wrong corners
In 2006 Peter Brock tragically passed away at a race meet and, like him, he joins many other famous celebrities who failed to get their Will properly in place.
read moreWhat happens if you die without a Will?
According to the NSW Trustee and Guardian, 45% of Australians die without a valid Will. If you die without a Will, you die intestate.
read moreChanges to related party loans to SMSFs now in effect
In 2016 the Australian Tax Office released Practical Compliance Guideline 2016/5.
read moreNavigating the maze: Estate planning for blended families
In contemporary Australia, remarriage and blended families have become increasingly common. This can quickly complicate how your estate will be distributed when you pass away but thankfully with some careful planning, a lot of these issues can be avoided.
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