Making a will is something most people have on their to do list. Not everyone gets around to it though. It is estimated that about 50% of Australians die without a valid Will.

Do you need a Will? The short answer is yes.

We bid congratulations and farewell to Juliette Ford who has been a Partner of FGD since 2003.

Juliette has recently been appointed ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner. Juliette’s appointment followed a robust executive search and recruitment process, which is yet another impressive milestone to add to her already wholesome career. Juliette will take up her appointment on 23 February 2026, succeeding former Commissioner Heidi Yates.

If you are a single parent who is co-parenting with your ex, particularly if this is the first school term after a separation, getting everyone (including yourselves) prepared for the first day of school can be a little stressful.

There are some considerations for your child that you may not have had to face before. Common questions that arise around this time of year from our clients include:

We are all familiar with New Year Resolutions. They mark the end of the year that has been and are a good opportunity to reflect and evaluate. They also time stamp the start of something new and prompt us to identify what is important to us in life and what we wish to focus on in the coming year.