by Brendan Goodger | Aug 26, 2026 | Estate Planning
Accounting For Intangible Assets When Estate Planning When estate planning, one will immediately think about their tangible assets like property, businesses and other valuable items. What many forget to account for is their intangible assets: assets that lack physical...
by Brendan Goodger | May 21, 2026 | Estate Planning
Understanding Probate If a person dies in the ACT and leaves assets behind, it may be necessary to apply for a grant of probate (where there is a will) or letters of administration (where there is no will) to deal with the estate. The purpose of probate is to...
by Brendan Goodger | Apr 23, 2026 | Estate Planning
A Guide to Special Disability Trusts A Special Disability Trust is a legal trust structure that allows families to plan for the long-term care and accommodation needs of someone with a disability, usually a child. These trusts also apply to adult children with a...
by Brendan Goodger | Apr 9, 2026 | Estate Planning
The Role of Healthcare Directives in Estate Planning Healthcare directives, also known as advance care directives, are vital estate planning documents that specify your preferences for medical treatment if you lose the capacity to communicate and make decisions (for...
by Brendan Goodger | Feb 5, 2026 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Blended Families In a traditional family, the estate is usually passed down to the deceased’s spouse and then to their children. This becomes more complicated, however, when stepchildren and stepparents are involved. Whenever the terms ‘children’...
by Brendan Goodger | Nov 13, 2025 | Estate Planning
Common Terms in Estate Planning Six months ago I did a post about common phrases you will encounter in conveyancing matters. So, it makes sense to do one for estate planning. Like all aspects of law, estate planning involves a lot of legal jargon that most will not...
