Being an Executor: What the Role Involves in Practice
A practical guide to estate administration in Australia. Learn what executors need to do, key risks, timing and next steps.
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Can Someone Challenge a Will? What Families Should Know
Can a Will be challenged in Australia? Learn who can make a claim, how it affects timing, and what families should expect.
Estate Administration in Complex Family Situations
Learn how complex family situations affect estate administration in Australia, including blended families, trusts, and managing competing expectations.
Intergenerational Wealth Planning: How Families Preserve Assets, Control and Intentions Over Time
Intergenerational wealth planning helps families preserve assets, manage control and reduce conflict across generations. Learn how thoughtful planning supports long-term intentions.
What Happens if Your Will is More Than 10 Years Old?
A Will that is more than ten years old is often technically valid but practically misaligned with the life, assets and family circumstances it is meant to govern. It is in that gap that uncertainty and unintended outcomes can arise.
The Bank of Mum and Dad: Legal and Estate Planning Considerations When Helping Your Child Buy Property
Many parents are now helping adult children buy their first home in Queensland. For some, it’s a contribution towards a deposit. For others, it’s a loan to bridge the gap between savings and borrowing capacity.
A little planning up front can protect both your contribution and your family relationships.
Jointly Owned Property and Estate Planning: What Really Happens on Death?
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most misunderstood areas is the treatment of jointly owned property. Whether it’s the family home, investment property, or a jointly held asset in a business structure, the way ownership is recorded can have a major impact on what happens after one co-owner passes away.
Do I Need to Review My Family Discretionary Trust Deed?
A family discretionary trust is one of the most effective structures for protecting assets, managing wealth, and preserving intergenerational control. But like any legal instrument, it’s not a “set and forget” arrangement. Over time, a trust that isn’t reviewed can quietly fall out of step with current tax laws, compliance requirements, and your family’s evolving needs.
Queensland Seller Disclosure Form – Property Law Act 2023
As of 1 August 2025, property sales in Queensland have fundamentally changed. Under the Property Law Act 2023, sellers are now legally required to provide buyers with a seller disclosure form before a contract is signed.
Buying Commercial Property in Queensland: Key Legal Traps to Avoid
Purchasing a commercial property can be a smart long-term investment—whether it’s for your own business premises, a retail asset, or part of a diversified portfolio. But unlike residential property, commercial transactions carry complex legal and financial risks that are easy to overlook without expert advice..
Why Estate Planning is About More Than Just a Will
When most people think about estate planning, they think of a Will. It’s a vital piece of the puzzle—but for those with more complex personal, financial or family arrangements, it’s only the beginning.
Wills, Estates and Tax in Queensland: What You Need to Know
When planning your estate, most people focus on who will receive their assets—not how those gifts may be taxed. But the truth is, tax can significantly affect the value of what’s ultimately passed on, particularly if you own shares, property, or a family business.