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October 1, 2024—

Should my company have a Power of Attorney?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
A common myth we hear is that a person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney, can fill in the shoes as director of a…
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August 29, 2024—

A CGT Event K3 – Do you have a beneficiary in your Will who is a non-resident for tax purposes?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
In a post COVID world, we have largely returned to circumstances which may mean that one or some of your loved ones are living overseas…
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July 29, 2024—

Determining ‘adequate provision’ in family provision applications

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Even if a person makes a valid Will, if certain categories of people are not adequately provided for, there is a risks that they may bring…
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July 2, 2024—

Does my spouse automatically inherit everything if I die without a Will?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
When planning for the future, many of us prefer to avoid thinking about what might happen after we die.  However, planning for the inevitable is…
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June 4, 2024—

Estate planning as a tool to protect against elder abuse

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on 14 June 2024, we come together with our friends, family and colleagues for important discussions around safeguarding…
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June 1, 2024—

What is your Superannuation Death Benefit?

Written by: Chloe Kopilovic
Upon the death of a person, if they had superannuation (whether in a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) or in an industry fund such as QSuper…
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April 30, 2024—

Enduring Powers of Attorney – who, what, when, why and how?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
Many people assume getting a Will in place is the only aspect to consider when getting their estate planning affairs in order. However, do you…
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March 28, 2024—

Family Provision Applications – am I considered a ‘child’ of the deceased?

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
A ‘family provision application' (FPA) is an application to the Court made by certain eligible person/s who have not been adequately provided for in a…
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February 29, 2024—

5 Benefits of Testamentary Trust Wills

Written by: Duncan MacDougall
If you are considering revisiting your Will or in the process of preparing your first one, an effective estate planning tool is including testamentary trusts…
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