New York’s $US140m family feud that’s like Succession – but starring women

New York’s $US140m family feud that’s like Succession – but starring women

A once-close Italian clan,a luxury jewellery brand – and a nasty legal battle.

  • byAnne McElvoy

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I lost my pension when my husband died. Can I get it back?

I lost my pension when my husband died. Can I get it back?

When drawing up a will,it’s worth considering the impact it will have on your partner’s pension.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Banks found to be charging fees to deceased estates

Banks found to be charging fees to deceased estates

Six banks,including the big four,have been continuing to charge customers’ accounts after being notified of their deaths,according to the Banking Code Compliance Committee.

  • byMillie Muroi
Why money isn’t always about dollars and sense

Why money isn’t always about dollars and sense

While in a black-and-white,emotionless setting,some solutions can be fairly straightforward,the challenge comes in the complexity of us as individuals.

  • byPaul Benson
What happens to your crypto when you die?

What happens to your crypto when you die?

Every year,millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency vanish,locked away forever because the people who hold them pass away.

  • byJie Yee Ong
Our credit card was in my deceased partner’s name,what do I do?

Our credit card was in my deceased partner’s name,what do I do?

If your partner was the primary holder of your credit card,make sure you have a plan in place for when they pass away.

  • byNoel Whittaker
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Who is liable for capital losses on an inheritance?

Who is liable for capital losses on an inheritance?

It’s important to keep capital gains and losses in consideration when estate planning.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Is putting long-service leave payment into super a good idea?

Is putting long-service leave payment into super a good idea?

Where a person has an option to take long-service leave as regular payments,a good option is to stretch it out for as long as possible,say by taking half-pay,before starting to access your super.

  • byGeorge Cochrane
How to ensure your assets go to the ‘right’ person when you die
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How to ensure your assets go to the ‘right’ person when you die

Forming a new partnership or getting remarried in later life can cause estate planning problems. However,there are things you can do to make sure your assets go to the beneficiaries of your choice.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Start investing early for long-term financial success

Start investing early for long-term financial success

Learning the basics about financial markets before investing provides a cornerstone for a good-performing investment portfolio.

  • byGeorge Cochrane
It's worth knowing the inner workings of'testamentary'trusts
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It's worth knowing the inner workings of'testamentary'trusts

"Testamentary"trusts are simple in their operation and can be highly effective in saving tax and protecting your assets.

  • byNoel Whittaker