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Is it wise to ask my spouse to sign a prenup shortly before our wedding?
Signing a financial agreement after marriage is a much safer option when the wedding date is only days or weeks away.
Cooper Grace Ward
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It Depends – Can a person make a Will if they are incapacitated?
Link to video & transcript of interview discussing whether a person can make a Will if they are incapacitated.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Can I exclude someone from my Will?
You can definitely exclude someone from your Will, but they may challenge its validity or file a claim for provision.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Do I need a medical certificate to start acting as an attorney?
An attorney can be appointed to make financial decisions and/or personal or health decisions on behalf of someone else.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It depends – Does it matter when I sign my financial agreement ("prenuptial agreement")?
This edition of 'It depends' discusses timing of financial agreements: when to sign them, before or after the wedding.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – How do I set up a testamentary trust?
A testamentary trust is usually created and included in a will, and can be a really effective estate planning tool.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Is an Independent Childrens Lawyer (ICL) required?
An ICL is a court appointed lawyer who independently represents the children's interests in court proceedings.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Should I accept the role of executor?
When executors do not properly understand their role, they could face personal liability for a breach of duty.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – What are some alternative uses for a binding financial agreement?
Link to video discussing binding financial agreements and their alternative uses.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – What did the High Court in Hill v Zuda decide about binding death benefit nominations in SMSFs?
The author discusses the recent Hill v Zuda High Court decision on binding death benefit nominations in SMSFs.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – What happens if I appoint or remove beneficiaries of my family trust?
This edition of 'It depends' discusses appointing or removing beneficiaries of your family trust.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – What happens if you don't have a Power of Attorney?
Transcript and video discussing what happens if someone has lost capacity & they don't have an enduring power of attorney.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?
Transcript & link to video discussing what is an appointor? What happens when an appointor dies? What if I don't like what my trust deed says?Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – What Is A Direct Descendants Trust And Is It Appropriate For My Client?
In this edition of It depends, associate Sacha Robinson explains what a direct descendants trust is and discusses when it might be a suitable choice for succession planning.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – What is an informal Will?
What an informal Will is, what the process is for proving one and what to do if a document might be an informal Will.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
Risk exposure for family businesses
Link to video & transcript discussing: Why could a family business be at risk? What is the risk exposure? Can we minimise risk?Cooper Grace Ward - Article
What is the difference between Consent Orders and a Financial Agreement in family law proceedings?
Both documents are legally binding, but one may be more appropriate than the other, depending on your circumstances.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
2016 budget changes and CGW SMSF trust deeds
The 2016 budget changes to superannuation will start soon, so we must consider then actions needed for SMSFs to comply.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
2016 budget changes – is your SMSF trust deed going to get in the way?
It is time to consider if your current SMSF trust deeds are appropriate for the 2016 budget changes to superannuation.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
A practical guide to the 2016 Budget changes to super – what you must do now!
With a 1 July 2017 start date looming the time to start preparing and reviewing the implications for your clients is now.Cooper Grace Ward
