Falzon Legal

21/10/2026

You may already have a Will. But when was the last time you really looked at it?

Life changes. Relationships change. Children grow older. New partners and stepchildren may come into your life. Businesses can increase in value, and property can be bought or sold.

A Will written years ago may no longer reflect the family, assets or priorities you have today.

For blended families especially, even a relatively small change in circumstances can have a significant impact on an estate plan.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to review whether your Will still reflects your wishes.

19/10/2026

Here's an important estate planning question: Does your Super actually go where you think it will?

Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate. Your Will generally deals with your super death benefit only if it is paid directly to your estate.

For blended families, this can be particularly important because Super and life insurance held through Super may represent a significant part of the wealth you intend to leave behind.

Your beneficiary nominations should be reviewed alongside your Will and wider estate plan.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to discuss your estate planning arrangements.

16/10/2026

Sometimes, passing an inheritance directly to a beneficiary isn't the only option.

A Testamentary Trust is created through a Will and can allow assets to be held, managed and distributed according to the terms of the trust.

Depending on the circumstances, this may be considered where a beneficiary is young or vulnerable, there may be a future relationship breakdown, there are creditor concerns, you want to preserve family wealth, or different family members have different needs.

A Testamentary Trust isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, and its effectiveness depends on how it is structured and the circumstances involved.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to find out whether it may be suitable for your estate plan.

14/10/2026

If you're dealing with a dispute over a loved one's estate, choosing a lawyer who regularly handles estate disputes matters.

Don't be afraid to ask: How often do you handle estate disputes? Do you have experience with negotiation, mediation and Court proceedings? Do you understand Family Law as well as Wills and Estates? How will you communicate with me?

Estate disputes can involve grief, family history, property, trusts and complex relationships. Your lawyer should understand the bigger picture.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to discuss your estate dispute.

12/10/2026

Asset protection is most useful when it is planned before you need it.

Business disputes, creditors, relationship breakdowns and family changes can all affect the assets you've worked hard to build.

Trying to restructure or move assets after a problem has already arisen can have serious consequences.

That's why good estate planning looks at your position early, including your property, business structures, trusts, Super, family circumstances and future beneficiaries.

Planning ahead gives you more opportunity to consider how everything should work together.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to discuss your estate planning and asset protection needs.

09/10/2026

In a blended family, you may want to provide for your partner while also making sure your children from a previous relationship receive the inheritance you intended for them.

Simply leaving everything to your surviving partner may not always achieve that outcome.

A surviving partner could later remarry, change their Will or sell property. The assets you hoped would eventually pass to your children may not end up where you intended.

Estate planning can consider structures that provide for your partner while also protecting your children's future inheritance.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to discuss your options.

07/10/2026

For many families, the family home is one of their most important assets. In a blended family, how that home is owned can become especially important.

In NSW, property is commonly held as either joint tenants or tenants in common.

With joint tenancy, a deceased owner's share generally passes automatically to the surviving owner. With tenants in common, each owner holds a defined share, which generally becomes part of their estate.

The way your property is owned can therefore affect what happens after you die, regardless of what your Will says.

📞 Call Falzon Legal for advice about your property and estate plan.

05/10/2026

Think your Will controls everything you leave behind? Not necessarily.

Your estate plan may also need to consider your property ownership, Super and death benefit nominations, business interests, trust structures and your family circumstances.

For example, jointly owned property may pass automatically to the surviving owner rather than through your Will. Superannuation also does not automatically form part of your estate.

Your Will needs to work together with the rest of your financial and legal arrangements.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to review your estate plan.

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Blended families bring so much love, but they can also bring extra complexity when it comes to estate planning. ❤️

You may want to make sure your current partner is secure while also protecting the inheritance you intend for children from a previous relationship. Then there may be a family home, super, a business, trusts or other assets to consider.

A standard Will may not address all of these moving parts. Your Will, property ownership, super nominations and other arrangements need to work together.

Good estate planning isn't about choosing sides. It's about putting the right structures in place for the family you actually have.

📞 Call Falzon Legal to discuss your estate planning needs.