A testamentary trust is created by a Will and only comes into existence on the death of the Will maker. The person appointed Trustee of the trust holds and controls the assets of the trust for the benefit of beneficiaries. The Will-maker can appoint the trustee. A testamentary trust can have taxation advantages in terms...
No one likes to think about death, but have you considered what kind of disaster you would leave behind if you died without a valid Will? At Commins Hendriks we can assist you to prepare a Will that makes sure all your assets are dealt with in the way that you would like. A Will...
An Enduring Guardianship allows someone else to manage your health decisions when you are incapable of making those decisions yourself. At a critical time it is important that your family knows who is to take charge; that may be one or more people. You can also give instructions about things that are important to you....
Do you have a plan in place for your estate? Do you need help updating your estate planning? Commins Hendriks specialises in providing practical estate planning advice, keeping in mind the opportunity to minimise costs which may be incurred in the future, and making sure your plan is appropriate and as simple as possible. We...
At Commins Hendriks we have the specialised knowledge to assist you with all your questions regarding pension planning. Are you entitled to a pension? Would you be entitled to a pension if your personal assets were re-organised? Are you having a dispute about your pension entitlements? Did you know that some assets are excluded from...
Everyone needs a Power of Attorney. What happens if you are incapacitated? Who would look after your financial affairs? With the improvement of modern medicine, we are more likely to survive an accident or well into our older years. Or are you taking an extended trip overseas or even interstate and need someone to deal...
A growing number of people are making the choice to establish and manage their own private superannuation fund. With a number of strict rules and regulations governing Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) and the broader super industry, it is vital your fund is set up and maintained correctly. At Commins Hendriks, our experienced team of solicitors...