On the Streets with the Fortuna Foundation Team

On the Streets with the Fortuna Foundation Team

Meet Skewie. Yesterday, we had dinner with our friend, Skewie.

He is a mid-aged guy with four grown-up kids. When he found that his beloved was cheating on him, he decided to leave home. He has been homeless from nearly four years now and can pretty much always be found near IGA at Leederville. “She is their mother…I have never told my children and I don’t intend to”…

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What happens if a person dies without a Will?

What happens if a person dies without a Will?

It is a topic that no one likes to think about, but the importance of making a proper Will cannot be emphasised enough.

If a person dies without leaving a Will this is known as dying “intestate”. This can also happen if a person has a will, but the Will is invalid because, for example they did not have proper mental capacity or if the formal requirements for a valid will have not been met.

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Seven tips to travel on a budget

Seven tips to travel on a budget

Careful planning can help you enjoy a great holiday, whatever your budget.
Does it feel like ages since your last holiday? Maybe with responsibilities like paying off your credit card, saving for your first home, or paying back your university fees, your next holiday still seems a long way off…

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