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22/04/2019

Burial, Cremation and Funeral Arrangements – Does what I want really matter?

One of the questions often asked in the context of estate planning in general is “Are my wishes actually going to be carried out?”

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23/11/2018

$17,000 for Karinya House!

esterday we had a really lovely moment in the FGD Canberra office. We had the opportunity to present our friends from Karinya House with a $17,000 donation thanks to our FGD community!

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22/08/2018

Truffles and a Will – two things that should be on your shopping list, not your bucket list!

Recently the FGD Estates team hosted an intimate event at The Truffle Farm which was an opportunity for us to treat a small group of our professional contacts to a really memorable event. We all loved it and came away with some unexpected parallels between truffles and estate planning.

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24/08/2017

5 Legal Benefits of Marriage Equality, from a Family Lawyer’s Point of View

Marriage Equality in Australia is now a reality. But what benefits have same sex couples gained from this change in the law? Other than the fact that they are finally being treated as equal citizens, there are actually some important legal benefits as well. Here are 5 key benefits for...

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05/01/2016

Are prenups binding in Australia?

What are prenups in Australia? Something I commonly hear when talking to non family lawyers is: “I’d like my clients to protect their assets from divorce, but prenups aren’t binding in Australia…” Well actually, they are! Prenups (or as we know them: Binding Financial Agreements – BFA’s for short) ARE...

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13/03/2025

Educational Seminar 2025 Coffs Harbour

Downsizing Options: Legal and Financial Insights for Moving in Retirement Thinking about moving from your family home but unsure of your options? Making informed decisions about your next chapter starts with understanding what’s available to you. Join us for “Understanding Your Options: Legal and Financial Insights for Moving in Retirement”,…

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28/02/2025

Adding Your Spouse or De Facto Partner to Your Property Title

Embarking on the journey of marriage or de facto relationship often comes with many financial decisions. One of the most significant decisions involves the ownership of property.

Adding your spouse or de facto partner to your existing property title is common practice but it is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can have profound implications on tax, estate planning and, even your relationship with your partner.

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19/02/2025

Welcome back Juliette Ford

You know you are working at a top tier family law firm when an exemplary Director of more than 20 years returns.

On 5.12.21 we bid farewell to Juliette Ford as she took the opportunity to follow her passion into a new role with the Office for Family Safety, Community Services Directorate.

On 5.3.25 we will be celebrating Juliette’s return.

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24/01/2025

Back to School Tips for Separated and Divorced Parents

If you are a single parent who is co-parenting with your ex, particularly if this is the first school term after a separation, getting everyone (including yourselves) prepared for the first day of school can be a little stressful.

There are some considerations for your child that you may not have had to face before. Common questions that arise around this time of year from our clients include:

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