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March 31, 2021—

Mediation in Estate Disputes

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
When clients ask me about challenging a Will, or making a claim against an estate, I am quick to share the realities of litigation.   Litigation…
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March 19, 2021—

Reviewing family trusts as part of your estate plan

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Discretionary family trusts are a popular investment structure in which a trustee holds assets in a trust for a group of beneficiaries, usually for family…
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March 3, 2021—

Granny Flat Agreements

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
As our population is living longer, it is understandable that people want to stay at home for as long as possible. However, residing in your…
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February 25, 2021—

Family provision applications – will I end up in Court?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
If you have been excluded from someone’s Will, you may be eligible to make an application to the Court for a portion, or a larger…
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February 1, 2021—

The minefield of the Mutual Will

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
The concept of Mutual Wills is certainly not an easy one to understand.  However, as blended families become more common, Mutual Wills are often used…
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January 27, 2021—

Make estate planning part of your new year resolution

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
This past holiday season, you may have had the opportunity to catch up and spend some time together with family, friends and loved ones. As…
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December 15, 2020—

Enduring Power of Attorney & Advance Health Directive forms – what’s new?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Changes to Queensland’s guardianship laws took effect on 30 November 2020. As part of those changes, new Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Advance Health Directive…
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November 5, 2020—

4 myths when it comes to your superannuation

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Considering your superannuation is an important undertaking when looking at your estate planning. To avoid unintended consequences, it is crucial that you understand how your…
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October 28, 2020—

A refresh on Powers of Attorney in Queensland

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Having an Enduring Power of Attorney is equally as important as having a Will. Sometimes an Enduring Power of Attorney is referred to as a ‘living…
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September 28, 2020—

Blended families – Questions you should be asking

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
We regularly deal with clients whose life stories include divorce, separation and children from previous relationships. Estate planning for blended families can often pose significant…
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September 22, 2020—

Executors and Trustees – Should you be Seeking Direction from the Court?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
*I have used the words ‘executor’ and ‘trustee’ in this blog interchangeably. Being an executor or trustee can be a challenging role. You are tasked…
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September 7, 2020—

Administering an estate during the COVID-19 pandemic

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
The death of a loved can be hard for everyone involved and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may add additional stress through this difficult time. There…
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