BLB News

Three issues clarified by recent BDBN case

28/09/2017

A recent decision has clarified three issues regarding the validity of binding death benefit nominations.

Product of the month - Enduring Power of Attorney

28/09/2017

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a document where a principal (a person or company) appoints an individual or individuals (called the attorney) to act for the principal in relation to financial affairs, property matters and, in some States, lifestyle matters such as medical treatment or where the principal lives and how they should be cared for.

Life's Too Serious

28/09/2017

That people can do some pretty odd things in their Wills is demonstrated by these famous examples.

New seller and buyer online verification declaration forms to be completed for ACT land transfers on or after 1 July 2017

30/08/2017

For land transfers entered into on or after 1 July 2017 Access Canberra (land titles office in ACT) require additional online verification forms to be completed.

You can't beat the house

30/08/2017

People over 65 will be able to make an additional contribution to super provided they sell their house to do it.