What to do when a loved one passes away

May 31, 2023

Handling the death of someone you love can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. When a loved one passes away, complex emotions rise to the surface, depending on the quality of your relationship with the one who died. You may need to...[Read More]

Determining the Right Business Structure (from day one)

May 17, 2023

All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]

Importance of Discussing Inheritance Planning With Your Family

May 3, 2023

While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example,...[Read More]

Guarantor definition

April 12, 2023

Issuing loans or lending money comes with certain risks. This is why the majority of lenders require that borrowers provide a guarantor for their loan. If the borrower is unable to repay the debt on their own, a guarantor promises to do so in their...[Read More]

What Does Protecting Your Family Entail?

March 22, 2023

Protecting one’s family is a vital aspect of parenting, and every parent has their own unique ideas about what it means to keep their loved ones safe. As a parent, you feel the need to protect and keep your children safe, especially in the early...[Read More]

Financial management when a loved one dies

February 22, 2023

Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing you’d be concerned about. It could be...[Read More]

Top 5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer

February 8, 2023

Just like with some forms of insurance, most people don’t think they need a lawyer — that is, not until they do. However, if you look closely, there are actually many instances in life where you may find yourself seeking legal advice. Here are...[Read More]

Communicating with a senior — 5 tips for meaningful conversations

January 18, 2023

Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily...[Read More]

What to check before becoming a guarantor

November 16, 2022

Issuing loans or lending money comes with certain risks. This is why the majority of lenders require that borrowers provide a guarantor for their loan. If the borrower is unable to repay the debt on their own, a guarantor promises to do so in their...[Read More]

Trusts: There are different types and they are taxed differently

July 14, 2022

Overview A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people. There are different types of trusts and they are taxed differently.   Trusts involve: the ‘settlor’ – the person who puts assets into a...[Read More]

Make sure your will is legal

September 8, 2021

(GOV.UK) www.gov.uk Overview Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. If you make a will you can also make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to. You can write your...[Read More]