by perspectivelawadmin | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
As with most estate administration matters, we see clients that are left with difficult circumstances after their parent has passed away. Sometimes, those clients are survived by step parents, who were married to the deceased parent for only a short duration and had...
by perspectivelawadmin | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Finally the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (VAD) has come into force in Queensland after much debate and news coverage. But when does it start and what does it allow? The commencement date for the legislation is important because it excuses medical practitioners from...
by perspectivelawadmin | Aug 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
23 August 2021 to 29 August 2021 is ‘Wills Week’ and a timely reminder to anyone who needs to update their estate plan. 1. What documents are included in my estate plan? Your estate plan includes more than just your Will. It also includes: Enduring Power of Attorney...
by perspectivelawadmin | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have a valid will, you may assume that when you die your superannuation will automatically form part of the estate. However, this is not the case. Where you have not made a Binding Death Benefit Nomination, the superfund trustee has the power to decide who...
by perspectivelawadmin | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we have come to expect, the federal Government has enacted further changes to self managed super funds. From 1 July 2021 self-managed super funds (SMSF) are able to have up to six members. Previously a maximum of four members were allowed. The majority of funds...
