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Alternate Beneficiaries and Contingency Planning
16th January, 2026 Estate planning is not only about naming who inherits your assets. Rather, it is about planning for uncertainty and future change. However, many people focus only...
Company Title in NSW: Explained
14th January, 2026 What Is Company Title? Company title is an older form of property ownership in New South Wales (NSW) that existed before strata title was introduced....
Missing and Unclaimed Assets in NSW
8th January, 2026 When a loved one passes away, administering their estate can feel overwhelming. Even with a valid Will, assets can often be missed. As a result, executors...
Estate Planning for Business Owners in Australia
1st January, 2026 Estate planning is often associated with personal matters only. Most people mainly think of Wills, Powers of Attorney, or Enduring Guardianship documents. However, business owners...
Leaving Bequests to a Minor in Australia
17th December, 2025 Many Australians choose to leave property or assets to their children or grandchildren. However, complications arise when a beneficiary is under eighteen years old. In...
Understanding the Specifics of Employee Contracts in NSW
9th December, 2025 Employee contracts shape the working relationship from the very first day. They outline expectations, rights, and obligations for both parties. Although they often appear simple,...
Binding Financial Agreements vs Wills
3rd December, 2025 Understanding the difference between a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) and a Will is essential in estate planning. Each document serves a different purpose, yet they...
Wills for Indigenous Australians: Key Considerations in NSW
26th November, 2025 Everyone has important considerations when preparing a Will, and there is an additional set of cultural considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. These factors...
How to Support a Child With a Disability in Your Will
18th November, 2025 Parents of children with disabilities face unique considerations when preparing a Will. Beyond dividing assets, careful planning ensures your child’s long-term wellbeing. You must address daily...
Potential Liabilities for Executors of a Will in NSW
11th November, 2025 Being appointed as an executor is a serious responsibility and, moreover, can involve personal risk. If you have been named as the executor of a Will...
Understanding Mutual Wills: What Couples Need to Know
4th November, 2025 Blended families often face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. Parents may wish to ensure that, after both die, their assets are distributed fairly...
How Life Insurance Affects Estate Planning in NSW
28th October, 2025 Life insurance is a vital part of many estate plans. However, many people misunderstand how it interacts with their Will. It is important to know...
Acknowledgement of Country
Castrikum Adams Legal acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung Nation, and pay our respects to elders past and present.