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On 30 November 2020 new forms for Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”) and Advance Health Directives (“AHDs”) were introduced by the Queensland Government. These new forms are mandatory and the previous forms can no longer be used EPAs are one of the most important…
If you are considering purchasing a property with another person, it is important that you understand how you will own that land. When more than one buyer is involved, you will have the option to elect to be either joint tenants or tenants in common…
Managing a deceased estate is no easy feat for an Executor. If appointed to the task of collecting the deceased’s assets, like selling the main residence, shares, bank accounts, superannuation and other property, it can get complicated. There can be the additional challenge….
While this may seem like a morbid question for a Monday morning, dealing with your superannuation is an important part of estate planning. After all, your super funds may represent a sizeable portion of your asset pool when you pass away…
Discretionary trusts are an incredibly valuable tool for structuring the affairs of your business, investments and family finances. These trusts allow the trustee to split the income of the trust assets between a family group…
Where a business is run by multiple owners, it is important to secure the ongoing viability of the business in the event that one of the owners passes away or suffers from a critical injury, disability or illness…
Life is full of surprises and not everything goes according to plan. The one thing we treasure is the freedom to make a choice about our life including our health care. As distinct from an Enduring power of Attorney…
An Enduring Power of Attorney (‘EPA’) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted individuals to make decisions about your financial and personal (including health) matters should you lose capacity to make these decisions on your own behalf…
A testamentary discretionary trust is used to manage family assets and businesses. It has significant tax advantages and asset protection benefits for beneficiaries, making it a popular option for testators who wish to provide financial security and peace of mind to their families…
One of the most important steps of the estate administration process is obtaining a grant of Probate. Probate is the seal of the Supreme Court of Queensland that officially recognises a Will as valid. It confirms that the formal requirements of the Will have been…
What are the essential points to consider when thinking about selling your business if you’ve been approached? Consider the following major recommendations: It does not matter if you have one or a number of interested parties, these initial actions are critical in…
Happy New Year everyone, we hope that you and your family had an enjoyable break. 2020 was an incredible year which turned our lives upside down and altered our expectations forever. The threat of Covid 19 caused enormous stress to families…