International Wills – do you need one?

Do you have assets in a country other than Australia? If so, you might benefit from creating an International Will. International Wills stem from the UNIDROIT convention seeking to harmonise and simplify proof of formalities for wills that possess international...

Estate Planning for Business Owners

Have you thought about how your business partnership or company might affect your estate planning? For example, how will you fund the pay out of your business partner’s family if your business partner dies or becomes incapacitated? Many people who are involved in a...

Do you need a testamentary trust?

Trusts have long been recognised as having tax and asset protection advantages, particularly for people involved in business. Over time legislation and case law have whittled away many of the advantages. Regardless of this, trusts can still be an effective means of...

What is a Mutual Will?

As the incidence of blended families becomes increasingly common, the importance of making consideration for this in estate planning grows too. Blended families are expressed as one or both spouses/domestic partners (“spouses”) with children from...

Are you a victim of Unfair Inheritance?

Have you been left out of a will? Or received less than you should have? We can help. At Greenhalgh Pickard, we can advise you on your rights and how you can enforce them. We are always mindful of the potential legal costs involved and we have successfully negotiated...