A recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court highlights the importance of receiving comprehensive estate planning advice to ensure you are aware of the circumstances
People often put Estate Planning off but now is the time to put your plan in place if you have not already. The topic of
Seven questions to ask before entering a retirement village contract. The team at Watkins Tapsell have extensive experience dealing with retirement village contracts and have
Some of us are getting to the age where our friend’s parents are suffering with dementia or dealing with other illnesses. We have seen the
In the October 2016 issue of the NSW Law Society Journal, a matter handled by Watkins Tapsell was profiled. The matter, Estate of Polykarpou; Re
We are seeing increasing numbers of clients who are embarking on 2nd marriages early in life. Often each of the parties to the relationship has
For over 20 years I have been advising clients on the transition to retirement and what matters they need to address both personally and in their businesses. All these things take time, so it is essential to start considering a transition to retirement earlier rather than later, and seek advice
Suing a family member can be avoided The saddest types of legal battles are those which involve our family members. People often associate a family
One common question that I encounter when advising estate planning clients is what assets will be part of a deceased estate. These clients often want to know if their Will is sufficient for estate planning purposes or if some other form of estate planning document is required.
