Recent content by Sunfish

Geoff, why is that flame from Mr Fab still standing? My reply was deleted but his stands. Poor form.

So what? I don't work in your enterprise and have a free choice in this great land called A U S T R A L I A!

I didn't smile, and if this wasn't a "family" forum I'd let loose with both barrels. I'm three score and ten and 'puters are a tool. Nothing more. If some young smart a$$ thinks he has scored a tick on the wall, he obviously has a sorry existence. Note: I hated my windows box so much I...

For some, they are better than an easter egg hunt, all those new goodies to be found. Me? All I want is it to work the reckon it should, [Like the old one?] but they never do. Bought a windows lap-top and can't stand it so it stays unloved in the corner. I've had my new 27" Mac plugged in for...

Leave him to the wolves and vultures: Not your problem. Do you suggest I do the same with my daughter?

That's what I'm saying, thank you. He has the legal capacity to control his own affairs until/unless someone challenges that right. So if he thinks controlling the investment is beyond him, which is how I read the OP, he has the right [not obligation] to ask for help from a trustee. What do...

If there is no reasonable prospect that the state could appoint a guardian, the corollary is that he is competent. As there is zero chance that the state would appoint a guardian for this gentleman, as described, his competence is not in question. His dignity should be respected, that is why...

That's the way to go then. Easy!

That's a hard one. If he is earning and staying out of financial trouble, he is clearly "competent" at law. Being so, he can sign an Enduring Power of Attorney or Trust Deeds. Apart from yourself, are there a couple of others who can either run a trust [unleveraged] for him or do due diligence...

These employee parcels are usually very small, so your concern about brokerage if you visit a local "full service" broker is well founded. Your shares will be "issuer sponsored" which means they are not registered electronically but you can still sell through eTrade or Comsec OK. Weather it...

Are you sure about that?

It's lovely in the tropics. :D

Fair cop. If asked i would also advise against believing spruikers. Peace. :D

Sash, You know more about property than I could dream of. But I would bail up if you tried to tell me anything, uninvited. You rusted ons don't seem to understand this. Mrs Fish has a young friend who is heavily involved in property. [She prepares hers and her husbands tax returns]...

Lizzie, you are probably as good as any two blokes in a reno, but I'm told it is easy for a less than handyman to ruin a floor with a commercial sander. I can't even do a good paint job.