Ben Johnson

Plain English Guide to Seniors Living

Coleman Greig’s Plain English Guide to Seniors Living outlines the options available to people and the major issues that may arise in relation to each – independence is one thing that we strive to maintain as we get older.

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Plain English Guide to Retirement Village Living

As an increasing number of Australians move into a retirement village, or the popular “Over 55 Lifestyle Estates,” it is important to view the issues that can arise and the complexities that are often involved in this type of move.

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Plain English Guide to Buying Off the Plan

This Plain English Guide answers some of the more commonly asked questions about buying real estate ‘off the plan’ and should be read in conjunction with Coleman Greig’s Plain English Guide to Buying Real Estate.

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Plain English Guide to Community Living

Most home units, town houses or villas in New South Wales are held under Strata or Community Title. Strata and Community titles are particular types of Torrens Title. When you own a house or a block of land you usually have absolute ownership of not only the house and land but also the air space above the land and the earth underneath.

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Plain English Guide to Buying Residential Real Estate

There are few more important transactions than buying real estate. You are making a major financial investment and the purchase is likely to result in changes to your personal life. Buying real estate is usually an emotional process and it is important to make sure that you are not “blinded” by this emotion.

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Plain English Guide to Testamentary Discretionary Trusts

There are many structural benefits associated with Testamentary Discretionary Trusts including asset protection and taxation. This Plain English Guide answers some of the more commonly asked questions about creating a Testamentary Discretionary Trust.

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Plain English Guide to Special Disability Trusts

For parents or family members of individuals affected by disability, the question of who will look after that individual when they are gone is often a difficult one. In some instances, a Special Disability Trust (either set up by a trust deed or under the provisions of a will) may be the most appropriate tool to provide for that person into the future.

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Plain English Guide to Enduring Guardianship

We all prefer to decide for ourselves where we live, who we see, which doctor we go to, what medical treatment we will receive and what services we will have. Unfortunately this is not always possible. Every day people are involved in accidents or become sick. Sometimes this can lead to them being unable to make decisions for themselves.

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Plain English Guide to Estate Planning

The aim of Estate Planning is to ensure ongoing financial security for you and your spouse during your lifetimes; and to secure a cost effective and seamless transition to your nominated beneficiaries after your death in such a way as to maximise the value of your estate.

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Plain English Guide to Power of Attorney

This Plain English Guide answers some of the more commonly asked questions about granting Power of Attorney, but remember that your lawyer is available to answer any other questions or provide advice when you need it.

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Plain English Guide to Making a Will

Making a Will is an essential step in ensuring that your assets pass to the people that you choose. A Will is a legal document that appoints your personal legal representative (your “Executor”) upon your death and names the people that you want to receive the property and possessions you own at the date of your death.

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Plain English Guide to Preparing for Family Mediation

Effectively preparing for your Family Mediation conference will help you to get the most out of the Family Mediation process.  This Plain English Guide provides an overview of the steps that Coleman Greig suggests you take in the lead up to your Family Mediation, and discusses a range of things that you should take the time to properly prepare for.

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Plain English Guide to Family Law Mediation

The long delays and backlogs in the Family Courts have been well-publicised.  These delays no doubt cause frustrations, and can be very costly for the parties involved.  For this reason, the court endorses that parties resolve their disputes privately through Family Mediation, one of the more popular Alternate Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) processes.

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Plain English Guide to Family Law Arbitration

Family law matters can place serious financial and emotional stress on all those involved in the related court cases.  It is therefore no surprise that the long delays and under-resourcing of the Family Court system has placed a significant strain on parties and their families.

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