Linda Alexander Law in Sydney, Australia | Estate planning solicitor

Linda Alexander Law

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8076 6076

Address: Level 11/ 65 York Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.lalaw.com.au

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20.01.2022 Linda Alexander Law now has an operative website, see www.lalaw.com.au for more details on the services we provide. Thank you to those that helped me with the process of getting it together, Alex from Alex Baird Designs, Aileen Forbes from Weblines, Michael Locke from Locke Pty Ltd and Lucy Main.

20.01.2022 See my latest article: SMSFs - Planning Ahead using Enduring Power of Attorneys An attorney can:... (1) replace a trustee or director (of the trustee company) of an SMSF if the trustee/director has lost mental capacity; (2) ensure a members binding death nomination is in order when a member has lost capacity to change it. https://www.lalaw.com.au/smsfs-planning-ahead-using-epoa-o/

20.01.2022 Are you concerned about family fighting over your assets after you die, had your head in the sand for too long and don't know what to do? We can help by discussing the issues, provide advice and practical solutions. See our website at www.lalaw.com.au for information about what we do.

19.01.2022 It is concerning times for our community with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus and what it means for all of us in the next little while. The services of Linda Alexander Law will continue to be available and personal contact can be avoided by using Zoom (an incredibly easy to use video conferencing service) or Skype.

19.01.2022 See our January article - essential reading for SMSF members.

18.01.2022 We dont need to worry about our food supplies, read this from our Aussie farmers.

16.01.2022 Your Will should be reviewed every five years or when a major event happens in your life, like marriage, divorce or a death in the family.

16.01.2022 A person has to have testamentary capacity to make a Will or change their current Will. That is, they need to understand what they are doing and provide adequate instructions to their solicitor. See our first article for 2020. https://www.lalaw.com.au/can-a-person-with-dementia-make-a/

15.01.2022 A timely article in the SMH this week The essentials for good estate planning A small amount of expense and planning now can often prevent later frustration.... http://www.smh.com.au//noel-whittaker-s-essentials-for-goo

15.01.2022 See our latest post called "How do special disability trusts work?". It is a summary of a type of trust that financially helps people with severe disabilities without effecting their social security pensions, but is has to be done correctly. https://www.lalaw.com.au/how-do-special-disability-trusts-/

14.01.2022 Our first article for 2021 is all about how you can have certainty where your superannuation will be paid after you die, it is not usually in your power unless steps are taken. https://www.lalaw.com.au/has-superannuation-become-a-subst/

12.01.2022 Super is a major asset today for many people. It is important that you take steps to ensure it goes where you want it to when you die. https://www.lalaw.com.au/

09.01.2022 Most commonly estate planning" means preparing Wills, a power of attorney - to look after your finances if you cannot and a guardianship appointment - to look after your medical needs if you cannot. It can also mean looking at your family trust, SMSF, family or trading company and planning ahead for these structures that cannot be dealt with by your Will.

09.01.2022 Most commonly ''estate planning" means preparing Wills, a power of attorney - to look after your finances if you cannot and a guardianship appointment - to look after your medical needs if you cannot. It can also mean looking at your family trust, SMSF, family or trading company and planning ahead for these structures that cannot be dealt with by your Will.

08.01.2022 A digital register lists online digital records and accounts, with user names, passwords and instructions about using and managing these accounts.

06.01.2022 A well drafted Will, after consideration of your personal financial and family situation, will leave your family well placed to minimise the risk of disagreement after you die. As part of this process, advice is also provided about your superannuation and other structures such as family trust or company if applicable to you. Linda Alexander Law - www.lalaw.com.au

06.01.2022 Why have a testamentary trust? Are they worth it? Simply yes. As Identified in the case study, the income tax paid on the proceeds of an estate when a person dies with a simple Will is $28,800 compared to the tax paid on the proceeds when the deceased had a testamentary trust Will, is $5,244. A huge difference. It does however vary depending on a persons circumstances.... To read the case study and a more detailed analysis: https://www.lalaw.com.au/why-have-a-testamentary-trust-are/

06.01.2022 It is a big decision to contest a Will. Read our latest article to see what is involved from an emotional and financial perspective. https://www.lalaw.com.au/contesting-a-will-issues-to-consi/

04.01.2022 Unless steps are taken such as a binding death nomination or fixing future control of your Fund, super may not end up where you want it, after you die.

03.01.2022 See my latest article on the death of a trustee and the importance of taking action. https://www.lalaw.com.au/what-happens-to-a-family-trust-if/

03.01.2022 Leaving home soon for a gap year (or know someone who is)? Please read this short article; https://www.lalaw.com.au/leaving-home-soon-for-a-gap-year-/

03.01.2022 To Gift or to Loan - Parents to their children - see our latest article on the legal presumption that an advance is a gift and not a loan. www.lalaw.com.au/to-gift-or-to-loan-parents-to-children

03.01.2022 Why did this happen with an average of one death a week in Australia caused by domestic violence -outrageous !!! Senator Kim Carr, why https://womensagenda.com.au//a-senate-inquiry-into-domest/