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August 25, 2022—

How to deal with shares of a deceased person

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
One of tasks of an executor during the course of administrating someone’s estate, is identifying and keeping a record of all the deceased’s assets and liabilities.…
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June 15, 2022—

Considering the risk of elder abuse in your estate plan

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
On 15 June each year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) highlights one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society –…
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April 7, 2022—

Can a step-child contest their step-parent’s Will?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
We sometimes see issues arise in blended families, where someone chooses to leave the entire or majority of their estate to their new spouse or…
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February 2, 2022—

Former de facto partners – impacts on your Will

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Many people assume that just because you are not married to your partner, there are no impacts to your Will, should you separate in the…
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October 20, 2021—

Letters of Administration on Intestacy – Order of Priority

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
We often receive enquires from people asking if they are entitled to take control of a deceased’s estate when the deceased did not leave a…
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August 11, 2021—

Delays in administrating an estate – what’s the hold up?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
We often receive enquiries from beneficiaries of estates, questioning the time it is taking for an executor to attend to distribution. Beneficiaries may be eager…
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June 28, 2021—

Attorney conflict transactions

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
In Queensland, an Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust (your attorney) the power to make decisions about personal (including health) matters and/or financial matters for…
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June 1, 2021—

Interim distributions from a deceased’s estate

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
A common question asked in relation to deceased estates is whether an executor can make an interim distribution of the estate assets to the beneficiaries.…
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April 27, 2021—

Estate planning – important for single parents

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Here is a fast fact: In Australia, there were 1 million 1 parent families in June 2020 making up 14.2% of all families, with 79.3%…
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March 19, 2021—

Reviewing family trusts as part of your estate plan

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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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February 25, 2021—

Family provision applications – will I end up in Court?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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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January 27, 2021—

Make estate planning part of your new year resolution

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
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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