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As blended families and de facto relationships become increasingly common, it’s important to consider strategies for safeguarding your established assets and preserving your children’s inheritances.
This concern is particularly relevant for older couples. Beyond addressing Wills and Estate Planning matters, it’s also crucial to plan for potential scenarios where your partner might require care or become unable to make decisions, ensuring you can continue residing in your own home.
Preemptive arrangements can be established now to provide reassurance for future contingencies. Engaging in conversations with your legal counsel and strategizing for possible outcomes is key.
Shielding Your Assets within the Context of Family and Relationship Law
Gaining insight into the mechanics of family law property division is pivotal as you chart your future course and make significant financial decisions with your partner.
Whether you’re contemplating cohabitation, purchasing property jointly, contributing substantially to your partner’s assets, or adjusting ownership structures, seeking legal guidance is paramount to secure your and your partner’s interests moving forward.
Contrary to common misconceptions, joint property doesn’t necessarily equate to a 50/50 split upon separation. Familiarity with the scope and guidelines of the Family Law Act regarding asset division empowers you to proactively plan for your future and minimize potential risks.
Guarding Your Legacy through Understanding Wills and Estates Law
Further delving into the complexities of asset ownership and distribution is essential during discussions with your attorney. This ensures that your assets are distributed according to your preferences.
It’s worth noting that a Will doesn’t encompass all your assets. The manner in which your assets are held (e.g., under your name, jointly with another, or within a corporate entity or trust) directly impacts their distribution among your dependents and loved ones.
If you have children from varying relationships or disparate age groups, your responsibilities toward them can differ significantly.
Moreover, if you possess superannuation, strategizing to ensure its desired distribution is vital.
Given your unique circumstances, we recommend seeking counsel from both our family and relationships lawyers and our wills and estates lawyers. This approach guarantees comprehensive advice tailored to safeguarding your assets for the future.
