by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 31, 2024 | Retirement Planning
We all dream of a happy retirement, but making it a reality requires early planning. A good rule of thumb is to stash away at least 15% of your pay check before taxes right from the start of your career. Depending on your situation, this might involve diving into some...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 6, 2024 | Wills and Estate Planning
“The golden rule for the interpretation of testaments is to ascertain the wishes of the testator from the language used. And when these wishes are ascertained, the court is bound to give effect to them, unless we are prevented by some rule or law from doing so.”...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 6, 2024 | Financial Planning
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” (Benjamin Franklin) A is for Asset Your possessions are known as your assets, while any debts are called liabilities. If your home’s mortgage is fully paid up, your home is an asset, but if you’re still paying off a...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | May 6, 2024 | Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
“Returns matter a lot. It’s your capital.” (Abigail Johnson) Let’s start at the beginning – Annualised returns The annualised rate of return on investment represents the average yearly return you would have received over a specified period. It expresses an...
by O'Hagan Attorneys | Apr 3, 2024 | Property
“…there is no obligation on the [seller] to obtain an occupancy certificate and to furnish it to the [buyers]” (Extract from judgment below) Imagine this – you buy your dream home, pay for it, take transfer into your name, and move in. But then disaster strikes. The...
