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• Proposed changes to decisions about medical treatment

  Under current Victorian law, you can refuse medical treatment (except for palliative care) for a current medical condition. A person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) or an Appointment of Enduring Guardian can also refuse treatment on you... More

• Blended Families and Will challenges

  Blended Families and Will Challenges: the Rights of Step-Children One of the most common concerns raised by clients is, "what happens if my spouse re-marries after I die and then our kids miss out?"This reflects the increasingly complex family structures in today'... More

• Missed the Superannuation Contribution Deadline? All is Not Lost

  New superannuation rules came into effect from 1 July 2007 allowing individuals to take money out of their superannuation, TAX-FREE, once they reached 60 years of age. Many people took advantage of this considerable taxation benefit by making undeducted contributions o... More