Silent partners, loud tax
A farm sale exposes costly CGT and GST traps when legal ownership, partnership accounts and the purchaser’s intended use are overlooked.
By Jim Main - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: February 2026
Key rulings highlight elder abuse risks, statutory will complexities, appropriation powers and judicial willingness to impose personal costs or contempt findings.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Succession law’s inheritance: exploring its foundations and future
It’s not just about wills—it’s a centuries-old mix of canon, common law and equity. Understanding its roots reveals its logic and trajectory.
By Professor Prue Vines - 12 min read
Elder law & succession: December 2025
Doctrine of hotchpot, probate guidance, adult child family provision, family tree diagrams, interpretation of ‘vesting’ and international disclaimers.
By Darryl Browne - 12 min read
Wilfully blind
Trust structures can derail estate plans. This scenario shows why lawyers must check deeds, vesting dates and foreign person clauses before drafting a will.
By Amanda Tully - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: November 2025
Decisions on informal wills, EPoA compliance and forum disputes—offering guidance on intention, donor protection and international estates.
By Darryl Browne - 1 min read
‘What’s the passcode?’: why iPhone access now belongs in your estate planning brief
Smartphones hold more than texts and notes—they may contain your client’s final and enforceable testamentary wishes.
By Mary-Ann de Mestre - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: October 2025
Key rulings on family provision, hotchpot, rectification, superannuation and law reform in England and Wales.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Elder law & succession: September 2025
Key rulings on will construction, inheritance contracts, injunctions restraining solicitors, informal wills, headstones and superannuation. By DARRYL BROWNE
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read
Forgotten treasure: bona vacantia and how to respond
A simple guide on how to identify, protect and reclaim assets before they become ownerless under Australian law.
By Hayder Shkara - 1 min read
Elder law & succession: August 2025
Key elder law rulings on notional estates, family provision costs, powers of attorney, executorship and production of wills.
By Darryl Browne - 2 min read