by augustandclaire | Nov 12, 2025 | Insights
Estate planning isn’t just about writing a Will – it’s about making sure your assets are protected and managed in a way that truly reflects your wishes. One option that is sometimes overlooked, but can be very powerful, is a trust. Understanding...
by augustandclaire | Nov 5, 2025 | Insights
Separation and Divorce are significant life events that impact many aspects of your life, including your estate planning. Understanding how separation and divorce affect your Will is crucial to ensure that your estate reflects your current wishes and...
by augustandclaire | Sep 22, 2025 | Insights
When news breaks about the will of a global fashion icon, it catches attention not only for the size of the estate but also for the planning behind it. Gorgio Armani, who passed away in September 2025, left behind an estimated fortune of over $16.5 billion and one of...
by augustandclaire | Sep 17, 2025 | Insights
In May 2025, the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down a decision that highlights the risks of relying on informal or digital notes as a person’s last will. The Facts Colin Peek, a successful businessman with an estate worth around $13.6 million, left...
by augustandclaire | Aug 14, 2025 | Insights
In NSW, the fact of estrangement alone does not defeat a child’s claim against the parent’s estate. Even a child that has not had a relationship with a parent over extended periods of time, estrangement on its own, will not generally prevent a child from being...
by augustandclaire | Aug 14, 2025 | Insights
Are you familiar with the Forfeiture Rule? This fundamental legal principle was created to prevent a person who is responsible for the death of another person, to benefit from their victims’ estate. The forfeiture rule, established by the Forfeiture Act 1995,...
