“I have done my Will and don’t need to look at it again. Right?” Wrong. Your estate plan can become outdated as your circumstances change. Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, changes to your assets and changes in family relationships can all affect whether your...Read More
Major changes relating to the purchase and sale of property in Queensland came into effect on 1 August 2025. Queensland’s new seller disclosure scheme changed the way information must be provided when property is sold. The scheme requires sellers to provide...Read More
A person who makes a Will must have testamentary capacity. This means they must understand the nature and effect of making a Will. They must also understand what they own and the people who may have a claim on their estate. Testamentary capacity plays an important...Read More
It is not uncommon for parents to exclude children from their Will – especially where the relationship between the parent and the child has soured. As you can imagine, the reasons for a breakdown of the relationship between a parent and child can be many and varied....Read More
I recently wrote about ASIC commencing penalty proceedings against CBUS Superannuation Fund. In those proceedings, ASIC asserts CBUS failed to act efficiently when handling claims for the payment of Death Benefits of members. Well, ASIC is on the civil penalty...Read More
As we welcome the new year, many of us take time to reflect on our goals and aspirations. We make promises to ourselves to eat healthier, exercise more and do something new. Amid all the self-improvement, however, it’s easy to overlook one important aspect of our...Read More
