A painful day at the office
An illustration of the severe tax and duty risks that arise when wills purport to deal with assets held through companies and trusts.
An evolution in practice: the profession in 2025
Three outstanding lawyers. A combined 91 years of experience. Tucked inside a sun-drenched Wollongong studio, the Journal asks for their thoughts on an ever-shifting profession.
Superannuation nominations for persons lacking capacity
NSWSC considers whether an enduring attorney can make a binding death benefit nomination for a principal.
Digital records and estate planning
Practical tips for dealing with digital records in estate planning and administration.
Estate planning and superannuation death benefits
Estate planning and superannuation death benefits. By DARRYL BROWNE
Estate planning traps: binding death benefit nominations and enduring powers of attorney
The authority of an enduring attorney is expressed differently in each jurisdiction. But a Queensland decision may have relevance in New South Wales. By JEN…