Legacy Law Book Club – some philanthropic thoughts at tax time
- May 31st, 2025
We review Peter Winneke’s excellent book “Give while you live” – in short highly recommended.
(E)stop(pel) Making Sense
- April 28th, 2025
In family disputes, there is often a claim for estoppel. In this article we look at how it arises and consider better ways to find a long-lasting and peaceful agreement for families.
A three part series on improving succession in families – Part 2 ‘A different Approach’
- April 28th, 2025
If you are not feeling there has been breakthrough in a difficult succession discussion, we suggest you try a different approach.
A three part series on improving succession – Part 1 ‘Buy In’
- April 28th, 2025
A Will is not a contract. A contract may not be binding. A family may need an agreement and the first step (often missed) is getting the family to buy into a plan.
If you want a successful family team to continue, how do you get buy-in?
- February 27th, 2025
In this article, we consider the importance of your family buying in to a plan that you want them to not only execute but to live in.
Project Harmony – lessons for Australians from the Murdochs’ public fight
- February 25th, 2025
We consider some issues that are relevant for our clients and suggest ways to better manage them than by going to Court.
Legacy Law Book Club
- January 14th, 2025
Due to demand (from our ideal clients who like us to bring them great ideas and have better things to do), we are bringing back The Legacy law Book Club ™. This occasional epistle is based on our holiday reading…
Australian Open Tennis
- January 14th, 2025
Some musings on lessons from great players for great families
Family Disputes
- November 3rd, 2024
Truth is stranger than fiction, and often more entertaining. In Succession, Matsson observes that rich people are just interested in money and gossip. It is not just rich people Matsson.
Can discretionary trusts be amended?
- September 2nd, 2024
We are helping clients share substantial assets without having to go to Court – we can help your family also.
