Law

Keeping it fair: the challenges of passing on wealth

Cathy and Tim had owned their family business for many years. It was a thriving importing company, supplying a...

issue 179 october 2026

Who would make decisions for you?

It’s one of those jobs many of us put off: writing or updating a will. Usually, it stays somewhere on the...

issue 179 october 2026

“We should have done this years ago!”

The retirement village story we hear again and again

One of the most common comments we hear from clients after moving into a retirement village is: “I wish I had...

issue 178 september 2026

A family loan, a will and a dispute

Tony had helped all three of his children with deposits for their first homes. His two older children had purchased...

issue 178 september 2026