The Beginning of the End of the Castle

The Beginning of the End of the Castle

THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE CASTLE: THE AGE PENSION, AGED CARE AND THE HOME by Richard McCullagh  Richard McCullagh is a legal director at Patrick McHugh & Co Pty Ltd and Adjunct Lecturer in elder law at the College of Law. SNAPSHOT Eighty percent of retirees... Read More
Retirement Villages: A Reality Check

Retirement Villages: A Reality Check

Retirement Villages: A Reality Check By Richard McCullagh Richard McCullagh is a legal director at Patrick McHugh & Co Pty Ltd and Adjunct Lecturer in elder law at the College of Law. He is also author of Retirement Villages Law in NSW. Snapshot :  Despite recent... Read More
7 Key Tips for Executors

7 Key Tips for Executors

7 Key Tips for Executors 1. Communicate with the Beneficiaries You should be clear with beneficiaries about what they should expect to receive from the estate and when they should receive it. For example, if you are intending to delay distribution of the estate for 12... Read More

Essential Considerations for Retirement Living

Essential Considerations for Retirement Living 1.Location Location will be a matter of personal choice – do you want to be closer to your family? Is it important to be close to shops, post office, etc. Or do you prefer picturesque surrounds? Is a warmer climate... Read More