Queensland has recently passed new trust laws designed to solve the surprisingly common problem of what happens when the person managing a family trust loses capacity. Many families use trusts to hold assets such as investments and property. Currently, if a person is...Read More
Divorce, ending a de facto relationship or ending a civil partnership can be emotionally difficult but have you ever thought what happens to your Will if these events occur? Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), if any of the above events occur, your Will is revoked to...Read More
For a lot of people, a New Year’s Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other…. The start of the new year is the ideal time for you to review and update your estate planning. As your life changes, so should your plan. Have you: Purchased a...Read More
If you have recently moved to QLD from another Australian State or Territory, it may be time to review your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney. The legislation regarding Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney differs between each of the States and Territories. In...Read More
People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having in place a Binding Death Benefit Nomination to dictate who receives their superannuation on death. Your superannuation is not an asset of your estate. The Trustee of your superannuation fund will...Read More
