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Births, deaths and marriages are the typical occasions when people think about making a will but they shouldn't be the only times. Legacy Law director Donal Griffin says while buying property is also a common trigger, people should create a will whenever ... More

There'll be more divorces as a result of COVID-19, if you believe the experts, and mortgage brokers are already seeing an increase in couples trying to work out what to do with their property once they've separated. Rebecca Jarrett-Dalton, founder ... More

My father had a double life. He ran a second family that he kept secret from my mother and his kids for many years. When he finally told my mother the marriage was over, he had obscured his true finances, so it was impossible for her to find out where ... More

If all you know about super is that a chunk of your salary disappears each month leaving nothing but a line on a payslip, it's time for a crash course. Here are the superannuation terms you don't really understand and have been too embarrassed ... More

I am in the process of divorcing my wife and have moved to Thailand while my wife plans to remain in Australia. At age 70, optimising pension payments is critical for me. We have about $400,000 each in superannuation and the sale of our house should ... More

Blended families should take a holistic approach to estate planning and how they pass on their wealth because getting it wrong can cause irreparable damage to their finances and their family relationships. Tax effectiveness and asset protection are ... More

I am a 41-year-old recently divorced woman. I have returned home to Australia after living overseas for many years . I have $50,000 to invest (50% of a retirement annuity received in the divorce settlement) and $50,000 in child support maintenance ... More

What do women really want when it comes to money? To borrow some lyrics from the Spice Girls: "I'll tell you what you want, what you really, really, want." It's lifestyle, security and peace. For more than a decade, I've been delivering professional ... More

In a divorce settlement, retirement savings go into the pool to be divided up Going through a divorce or separation can take a heavy toll, emotionally and financially. Despite the turmoil, it's a time when you need to have your wits about you and to ... More

Q. I am starting from scratch at 62 with just $400,000: no job, no other investments or income. I am now in shared accommodation paying rent. Well, my ex-wife demanded divorce and I lost heavily in the property settlement, including my house in Australia. ... More