Seniors
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SENIOR LIVING
by Tim Reid
Do you have Will power?
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id you know more than 40 per cent of people pass away without a useable Will? If you pass away ‘intestate’ (without a valid Will), the distribution of your assets is decided by law – which varies according to the state you live in. Having a valid Will means your assets will be allocated in accordance with your wishes and is likely to be more tax effective for your family. The National Will Registry provides access to professional advice to help you work through all the issues associated with making a Will, as well as lodging your Will. The cost for a single person to make a Will, with The Will Registry, is $11 annually. Th is is a small price to pay for peace-of-mind that your family will not have to search for your wishes through the grieving process. With the Will Registry, your loved ones have the ability to locate your Will instantly, anytime and anywhere, after your passing. When subscribed to the Will Registry, you are entitled to unlimited edits to your documents’ location or details. Wills should be updated when life circumstances change, (eg; divorce, death of a relative or beneficiary, moving house etc). The benefits of using the Will Registry include:
• Safe and secure place to store legal fees such as trust deeds, leases etc • Secure and confident ial • Unlimited online ability to edit your details • Cost effective – less than $20 for a year of unlimited access to your records • Certainty as to distribution of your estate • National Database can be accessed worldwide Most people spend all their working lives to create assets, but give little thought to the distribution of those assets when they pass away. It makes sense that all legal documents indicating distribution of assets are located in one easy to fi nd place so that family members are not burdened with sourcing all relevant details. To fi nd out more about the Will Registry head to your computer and visit www.thewillregistry.com.au.
Tim Reid, Lend Lease Regional Sales Manager, NSW. Lend Lease is the largest operator, owner and developer of senior living communities in Australia & New Zealand
Rick Rutherford’s Country is ready for the Christmas season.
Festive wonderland: Rick kicks off Christmas season
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ith Christmas around the corner, leading Blue Mountains gallery Rick Rutherford’s Country is preparing to launch this year’s annual Christmas collections. In the making since January the official collections launch, set to take place on Saturday, November 2, is highly anticipated by the community. “Over the years we have gained a wonderful reputation for offering one of the most unique Christmas ranges anywhere. Each of the 10 rooms of our Lawson heritage gallery is decked
to the nines, as the entire building is transformed into a veritable Christmas wonderland,” said owner, Rick Rutherford. Given the almost endless choice, the outstanding prices and unique selection, it’s not surprising that the gallery is the most sought after shopping destination at this time of the year. Rick Rutherford’s Country is located in ‘Badger House’, 3 Badgery Crescent, Lawson. For more details, call 4759 3434. The Leura store can be found at Shop 9, The Strand Arcade, 178 The Mall. Call 4784 3799 for details.
Friday, November 1, 2013
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The Western Weekender
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