Formalising your financial settlement with a family lawyer is very important: here’s why
When separating, it is important to not only work through key matters such as your financial settlement, but to also formalise them - so that they are legally binding. Failing or delaying this process due to a fear of not wanting to involve a lawyer can have very...
Why we recommend avoiding DIY Will Kits when Estate planning
When creating a Will, it can be tempting to want to avoid legal costs and pursue options such as DIY Will Kits from online or your local post office. However, this can create long, costly issues down the track, especially if the Kit isn’t completed correctly or...
Employee-owned businesses: The exciting new frontier you need to know about
Ever wondered what it would be like if employees owned the business they work for? Well, it’s happening all over the world as you read this! In our latest SE Lawyers blog written by Director Principal Melanie Heffernan, we explore the concept of an...
Binding Death Benefit Nominations: why they are important in Estate Planning
When it comes to superannuation, the outcome of your beneficiaries receiving the proper benefits you allocated to them on your death is not automatically guaranteed. But with the help of a Wills & Estates lawyer and the use of a Binding Death Benefit Nomination,...
Changes to death certificates in Victoria: what you need to know
In Victoria, recent changes have been made regarding distribution of death certificates. For those who are dealing with the arrangements of someone who has passed away, here is an explanation from SE Lawyer Bridgette Dempsey of the new changes, and what they mean for...
Q&A with SE Lawyer Bridgette Dempsey: Why it’s important to update your Will after separating from your partner
Separation is a challenging time, both personally and legally. With so many things to consider, we often notice our clients overlooking the importance of updating their Will. While this might not seem like an urgent priority compared to other aspects of divorce, it’s...
How to keep costs low in your family law matter
For many clients, seeing a lawyer about separation or another family law matter is the first time they’ve had a reason to see any lawyer. Understandably, one of their biggest concerns is how much this process will cost. The cost of a matter is a topic we are often...
Lawyering it in COVID and the new normal
Melanie and I, as always it's a conversation that takes everything in Law land into consideration. Commerical renting, your rights as the landlord, and the rights of the tenant, terms, and conditions, hunting your unpaid invoices, VCAT for debt collecting, and...
Shadow Minister for Economic Development Louise Staley joins Got money to discuss Victorian Debt
It's not often you get to hang out with a Member of Parliament and say so how much do WE owe? Melanie and I spoke to Louise Staley Shadow Minister for Economics about our debt here in Victoria, how it's structured, who we owe, and if at this stage there is a plan to...
Extension 4 BUILDERS bonus
BUILDERS BONUS gets an extension, fantastic if it works?