Fuss over new inheritance fees is much ado about nothing

Fuss over new inheritance fees is much ado about nothing

If Victorians found themselves seriously panicked about the future of their inheritance this week,I’m not surprised.

  • byVictoria Devine

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Struck-off doctor loses 42nd attempt to get his medical licence back

Struck-off doctor loses 42nd attempt to get his medical licence back

Michael Bar-Mordecai was struck off after it emerged he was having a relationship with an 83-year-old patient whose estate he tried to claim.

  • byKate McClymont
Former partner of wealthy Sydney businessman loses court battle over his estate

Former partner of wealthy Sydney businessman loses court battle over his estate

A Supreme Court judge has ruled that the children of Andrew Findlay should inherit his multimillion-dollar estate,not his estranged partner and their mother.

  • byAndrew Hornery
How to avoid the ‘oldest daughter’ effect when inheriting money

How to avoid the ‘oldest daughter’ effect when inheriting money

Women in Australia are increasingly being tasked with managing the finances not just for their immediate family,but also for their parents.

  • byGrace Bacon
Death and taxes are inevitable. Here’s how retirees can minimise the latter
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Death and taxes are inevitable. Here’s how retirees can minimise the latter

If couples and families don’t put proper preparations in place,serious financial problems can emerge when a loved one dies.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Battle of wills plays out over high-flyer’s $20 million estate
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Battle of wills plays out over high-flyer’s $20 million estate

A mystery former lover,family feuds,a trophy home named Camelot and a tragedy which gripped the city all featured during the hearing played out in Courtroom 10D at Queens Square.

  • byAndrew Hornery
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Three things to keep in mind when planning your will
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Three things to keep in mind when planning your will

Twelve million Australians do not have a will,and 60 per cent have never given a thought to estate planning. That’s a serious situation.

  • byNoel Whittaker
How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance

Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.

  • byBec Wilson
I have relatively simple finances,do I really need a will?

I have relatively simple finances,do I really need a will?

If you die without a will in place,your assets will be divvied up by the government – which can produce some unintended outcomes.

  • byNoel Whittaker
High-profile mayor settles deceased estate with woman’s family

High-profile mayor settles deceased estate with woman’s family

Outgoing Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has settled a legal dispute over a late resident’s $486,000 estate.

  • byJosh Bavas
How can I stop my kids from contesting my will?

How can I stop my kids from contesting my will?

You may not be able to prevent it entirely,but there are many things you can do when drawing up a will to make contesting it difficult.

  • byNoel Whittaker