For a lot of people, a New Year’s Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other…. The start of the new year is the ideal time for you to review and update your estate planning. As your life changes, so should your plan. Have you: Purchased a...Read More
If you have recently moved to QLD from another Australian State or Territory, it may be time to review your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney. The legislation regarding Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney differs between each of the States and Territories. In...Read More
On 30 November 2020 numerous changes were made to the law regarding Queensland Guardianship Systems. Some of the changes that came into effect include: Changes to the general principles and health care principles; Clarity on applying the presumption that a person has...Read More
People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having in place a Binding Death Benefit Nomination to dictate who receives their superannuation on death. Your superannuation is not an asset of your estate. The Trustee of your superannuation fund will...Read More
This is the third in our series answering common questions about Estate and Probate disputes. It is a common feature of estate planning for a person to appoint someone to act for them in the event they lose capacity. This is typically done through an Enduring Power of...Read More
