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Love Makes a Family, But the Law Requires Blood
In the fabric of our modern Australian society, the blended family is a common and cherished thread. We build lives, forge bonds, and raise children not merely by biology, but by years of shared breakfasts, school pickups, and mutual affection. For our LGBT community, chosen family is often the strongest bond of all.
We live by the truth that love makes a family.
But there is a cold, hard reality we must face: The law requires blood.
You aren't Intestate (yet). But you are almost certainly "Atestate."
By Drew Browne
We have a gaping hole in the English language, and it is costing Australian families their fortunes.
In the legal and financial world, we have a clear word for what happens when you die without a Will. You are "Intestate." It comes from Latin (intestatus), and it is a messy, expensive, bureaucratic nightmare for the people you leave behind.
The Two Games of Money: Why Your Best Strength is Your Greatest Blind Spot
You're an optimist and a builder, you're wired to chase opportunities and grow your wealth - and who doesn't like that. But what if that very superpower is the crippling blind spot that stops you from protecting everything you've built? Getting wealthy is one thing, staying wealthy is another game all together
- The Unseen Retirement Crisis: Why Your Home is More Than Just a Roof Over Your Head
- The $19,800 Fine SMSF Trustees Must Avoid
- Don't Let the Law Define Your Family: A Guide to Wills for Step-Parents and Beyond
- The Millionaire Myth and How to Create an Immediate Inheritance for the People You Love (No Lottery Win Required)
- Forget the Will for a Moment. Let's Talk About Who Makes Decisions When You Can't
- The Double-Income Tightrope: What's Your Plan B for the Mortgage?
- AI and the Future of Professional Advice

