by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Trusts
A Will is a binding document setting out how you want your assets distributed after your death. Estate planning is the broad term to describe how a person plans for the future administration of the assets they have acquired when they die. Estate planning includes a...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | Estate Planning, FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property
If your Will does not reflect your intentions, or if you have separated from or divorced your spouse, you should update it. If you are not divorced, and your spouse is provided for in your Will, separation does not terminate your spouses’...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Trusts
We can help you structure your asset ownership to help ensure that you retain maximum benefit. This may include setting up a Trust, entering into an agreement with the other party, a new Will. Whatever stage you’re at in your life – whether starting out or starting...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 13, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Relationship Property
A divorce is a legal dissolution of your marriage. You must apply to the Family Court for a divorce to be granted. A divorce is not the same as a relationship property settlement. While your application for divorce must be filed in the Court, you may negotiate a...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
A contracting out Agreement can be tailored to suit your circumstances. Parties can agree on what property is relationship property (jointly or co-owned assets), what are relationship debts (debts which you are both responsible for) and separate property (property...
by Dixon And Co Lawyers Team | Jun 11, 2022 | FAQ, Kelly Dixon, Property Law, Relationship Property
For a Contracting Out Agreement to be binding, the following elements must be met:- 1. The Agreement must be in writing 2. The Agreement must be signed by both parties 3. The Agreement must be witnessed by a lawyer 4. Each of the parties must have independent legal...
