Don’t believe everything you see in Hollywood movies! Under Australia’s estate forfeiture laws, somebody who is convicted of murder cannot inherit any part of their victim’s estate. But the law is … [Read more...]
Fund your Retirement and Plan for your Future – Free Seminar
Funding your retirement, planning your aged care and planning your estate are all essential parts of growing up and growing old. Greg Martin from Martin Bullock Lawyers will be speaking at a … [Read more...]
Do you have a bucket list? What must you do?
For most of us, the idea of being arrested fills us with a nameless dread. But not for Josie Birds, a 93 year-old from Manchester in the UK. Earlier this year, police “arrested” Ms Birds for … [Read more...]
Leave a Legacy. Make a Will. Don’t Die Intestate. Which doesn’t mean Queensland!
Martin Bullock Lawyers know the value of making a clear, properly executed Will. Preparing a Will gives you control - it allows you to make your own decisions about who your Estate passes to and saves … [Read more...]
We Love Parramatta – St John’s Cemetery, Parramatta
In our new series “We Love Parramatta”, we highlight Parramatta’s many histories and cultures. This week we look at St John’s Cemetery on O’Connell Street, Parramatta. St John’s is the … [Read more...]
Not Having A Will Can Send Your Kids Broke!
Recent surveys indicate that over half of Australians do not have a Will. Of these people, 40% had no idea what happens if they die before creating a Will. Many people thought they were “too … [Read more...]
Your Right to Plan for the Future
The passing of a family member is never an easy time, but it can be made even more difficult in the event of disputes over last wishes, funeral arrangements and finances. It is important for your … [Read more...]
What to do if you’ve been left out of a Will
We often don’t talk about it with our parents or step-parents, but we tend to make assumptions about what is in a Will. This is particularly true of blended families. So, what do you do if your … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions
As lawyers, there is an interesting legal question about whether or not New Year’s Resolutions are binding. The answer is they are not. Greg Martin, who lectures in Contracts at Western Sydney … [Read more...]
Should I get a Testamentary Trust?
A testamentary trust is one of the buzzwords of 2018. Everybody wants one, but quite simply, not everybody needs one. Our senior solicitor, Greg Martin, explains: People set up testamentary trusts … [Read more...]
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