I have previously written about ASIC commencing penalty proceedings against CBUS Super Fund in news titled It’s About Time… and It’s On Again In the penalty proceedings, ASIC alleged CBUS failed to act efficiently when CBUS handled claims being made for Death...Read More
Queenslanders are living longer, our communities are growing and families are becoming more diverse. But this growth comes with an unexpected challenge: many local cemeteries across the state are running out of room. Councils have begun sounding the alarm, warning...Read More
We regularly hear of a client’s plan to stash some cash under the mattress or give money to a family member, prior to their passing to cover the funeral bill when they die. This concern arises from the client’s view that the bank will freeze their account after they...Read More
The obligation for sellers of property to provide a Form 2 Seller Disclosure Statement came into effect from 1 August 2025. This has brought significant change to Queensland’s property landscape. Sellers must now provide a mandatory disclosure statement and key...Read More
Who Can See a Will in Queensland? When a loved one passes away, it’s natural to want clarity around their wishes—especially about their Will. In Queensland, specific rules determine who has the right to see the Will. Who Can Access the Original Will? The person...Read More
For a Will to be validly executed, it must meet certain requirements – eg. it must be signed by two witnesses. The Court recently had to consider whether a digital note saved on an iPhone by a Mr Colin Peek – a multi-millionaire – was in fact his Will. If...Read More
