The start Again Mum

What is cooling off? In Victoria, Section 31 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 grants property buyers  a cooling off period. They have 3 business days to change mind and withdraw the contract of sale for the purchase of land. The first day of the cooling off period starts the first business day after the buyer signs the contract. It does not matter if the Vendor has not signed on the same day and…

6 Ways to protect yourself and your Kids financially when you re-partner.

So we are well passed the age of believing in happily ever afters, and know that romance is not all dreamy glances and sweaty palms. Who said that adulting would be all fun and games right! So, what can you do to protect yourself and your children when you start a new relationship? Discuss your expectations relating to finances with your new partner Maybe not on your first date, but pretty…

10 most common questions people ask when doing their Will

A Will is a signed, legally binding document that describes how you want your assets to be handled after you die. What follows are the 10 most common questions that we get asked by Will makers. CAN THE WILL BE CHALLENGED? If there are any issues about the legitimacy of a Will, it might be challenged or contested. A Will may also be challenged for the following reasons: Someone you were liable…

The difference between Tenants in Common and Joint Proprietors

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Can my Executor charge ‘me’ to do the job?

This is a question that concerns many will-makers. So, will your executor take control of your money after you die and grab handfuls of cash as they please? (more…)

Legal Ways to save in today’s uncertain property market.

We are all aware of the ups and downs of the property market. Currently a drop in property prices is predicted, and has been seen in many suburbs. When predictions of a fall in property prices were surfacing, one can only wonder if this was a self-fulfilling prophecy fuelled by a change in attitude. (more…)

Do I really need a Will?

This is a question that many people already ask themselves, even if only fleetingly. And coupled with the typical aussie sentiment of she’ll be alright, many simply put off finding a suitable answer to this question.

But will everything be alright if you leave this question unanswered?

What does happen to your money if you don’t have a Will?

Of course, everyone’s situation is different and…

How to Future Proof your Will and prevent your estate from being Contested.

We’ve all heard the saying ‘Where’s there’s a Will… I want to be in it’, or how about, ‘where’s there’s a Will… there’s a relative’.

It’s an emotionally charged time when someone passes on, and it is those strong emotions, and often a sense of possessiveness over the deceased, their money, or being the one who grieves the most, which can bring out the worst in people, and make an already bad…

Helping your kids buy their first home: Beware of the Mortgage Guarantee

  It is a well-known fact that it is becoming increasingly difficult for the younger generation to buy their first home. Property prices are just so high. For property owners, this is great news, but the government has made attempts to slow the rate of growth in the property market in an attempt to increase accessibility to the housing market. (more…)

A Conversation with Faye

Thinking about your Estate Planning requirements? Perhaps my interview with Faye Waterman will help. I certainly hope there’s some food for thought.

Listen to the Podcast here

https://soundcloud.com/user-935135388-522736719/authors-series-hazeltodd

  Keep on keeping on.

As they say a 1% improvement per day is a 365% improvement over the year.

Who will look after your kids?

Who will look after your kids if something were to happen to you? (more…)

How old is your Executor?

It may be time to rethink whether your nominated Executor in your Will is still up for the task.

As you are getting older, so is your executor and they just may not have it in them, either emotionally, physically or intellectually to do the job.

Even if you are reluctant to change your first choice of executor, just make sure that your second choice is young enough, but not too young to do the…

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