by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 11, 2024 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
The top priority for our clients is a focus on securing the financial future of their loved ones, most importantly, the future generations. However, a crucial aspect often overlooked is communicating your intentions to the next generation. It is important to...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 26, 2024 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection, Family Law
When you create your will, you generally have what’s called testamentary freedom to decide who you gift your assets to from your estate. However, testamentary freedom is not as free as it sounds. The law imposes a notion of moral duty on all of us, asking who do...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 19, 2024 | Building & Construction, Business & Private Advisory, Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Wealth Protection, Family Law, Family Law Succession Planning, Motorsport, Private Wealth, Property Development, Property Law, Sport, Structured Finance and Investment
The International Lawyers Network (ILN) announces its continued distinction as a ‘Band 1 Leading Law Firm Network’ in the Global Market Leaders Guide for Chambers 2024 Global Guide. This esteemed recognition highlights the ILN’s unwavering dedication...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Dec 4, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
Are you coming to the end of another year and still haven’t prepared or updated your Will? It is important that you revisit your estate planning regularly to account for changes in your circumstances or wishes. Determine who will be in control of your affairs By...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 14, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
A common misconception amongst young adults is that you don’t need a Will. It is not a priority until certain milestones have been reached such as marriage or purchasing a first home. It is generally believed that there are not enough assets to require the need for a...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Sep 19, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
Did you know that how you own property personally impacts how they are distributed on your death? There are two types of property ownership structures for assets owned personally where there are more than one owner – “joint tenants” or as “tenants in common”. When...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jul 10, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
When a person dies in Victoria leaving assets, to distribute those assets to beneficiaries, a grant of representation which is issued by the Supreme Court is required. There are a number of types of grant applications and the application appropriate for you will...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jul 3, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
When a person dies in Victoria leaving assets, to distribute those assets to beneficiaries, a grant of representation which is issued by the Supreme Court is required. A grant of representation is a legal document that allows an Executor (or Administrator) to deal...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jun 20, 2023 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
When a person dies in Victoria leaving assets, to distribute those assets to beneficiaries, a grant of representation which is issued by the Supreme Court is required. There are a number of types of grant applications and the application appropriate for you will...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Dec 6, 2022 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection
On 10 November 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its decision in Re Gyss [2022] VSC 689 which highlights the importance in making the correct application to the Court for any estate dispute to avoid the risk of an adverse costs order. Background Marlene...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 20, 2022 | Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning & Wealth Protection, Family Law
It is common for discretionary trusts to be established for the benefit of a family. A discretionary trust is a popular structure, especially for families and for income streaming purposes. Standard trust deeds are used with a standard wide definition of who is a...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Sep 20, 2022 | Estate Planning & Wealth Protection, Uncategorized
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle. As a Commonwealth nation, we have a Westminster parliamentary system which includes the Monarch as our Head of State. There is quite a lot of commentary on the Queen’s life and legacy...