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Ensuring that your estate and family’s future is secure gives you and your loved ones peace of mind. When deciding what to do with inheritance money, property or belongings, the process of writing a Will is extremely important. This ensures that your estate is passed...

McNab McNab & Starke understand that the ins and outs of being an executor of an estate can be confusing and stressful. That’s why we’re here to answer one question we’re often asked: what is an executor’s commission? Executor’s commission is a payment to an...

What is a Testamentary Trust? A Testamentary Trust is a form of discretionary trust that only occurs upon the testator's death. It allows the trustee of that trust greater discretion in relation to both the control and distribution of assets within the trust to its...

Vacant Residential Land Tax Impacting Victorian Homeowners  Attention property owners! The state government has recently issued a new Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT). Initially introduced in 2017, this annual tax has gradually expanded its reach and, as of...

Most of us have some form of superannuation, either in an industry fund or a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) in Australia. Here at McNab McNab & Starke, we know just how crucial it is that you understand the way your super works, particularly in relation to SMSFs. You want full control over what happens to your assets when you die, and one way to ensure your superannuation goes to the right place is through a death benefit nomination.

When you make a Will, you need to appoint an executor and, in some circumstances, a trustee, who will handle your affairs when you die. It’s commonly assumed that a Will can be actioned immediately after death. However, in many cases the Will can’t be acted upon until Probate has been granted by the relevant court. Before your executor can distribute your assets in line with your Will and pay off your debts, they may need to apply for a Grant of Probate.

The two year period commences from the date of marriage to the date of applying to the Court for a divorce order.  The parties must have been separated and living apart for twelve months prior to applying for a divorce order…

You can apply for a divorce once your marriage has broken down irretrievably and you have lived separately and apart for twelve months immediately prior to the date of filing your application for the divorce order…

The team at McNab McNab & Starke has put together this newsletter of recent legal news in Victoria. These digestible, bite-sized news updates help you keep up with the latest in Victorian law. This edition covers recent legal news from circa April and May 2022....

At some stage during your life, you may be faced with an event, such as an accident or illness, which might take away your capacity to make important decisions for yourself. This includes things like where you live, how you spend your money and what support services...