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
You might recall my previous article about whether a digital note saved on an iPhone by a Mr Colin Peek – a multi-millionaire – was his will. If it was his will, Colin’s estate would be received by a long term friend, his cleaner and his long term...Read More
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
