NCAT affirms application of transfer duty to variation of trust deed
A recent NCAT decision applies the new ‘beneficial ownership’ provisions in the context of discretionary trust variation.Snapshot A recent NCAT decision was the first to…
Don’t get caught unaware – Murky trust traps
Can you trust a trust? Not always – there are many murky traps to catch the unaware.Snapshot Always take care when dealing with trusts. Seemingly…
High Court: August 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.Key decisions Plaintiff M47/2018 v Minister for Home Affairs…
Wills and estates: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.Key decisions D17-18\120 [2018] SCTA 21 Gregory…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: March 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.Key developments Developing a framework for secondary…
Putting your trust in management
Protective orders will be measured, not only against what is in the interests and for the benefit of the person in need of protection, but…
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: September 2017
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.Key developments Listing of civil claims hearings…
Wills and estates: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.Key decisions Estate Polykarpou; Re a charity…
The latest from the High Court: June 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.Key decisions Fisher v Nemeske [2016] HCA 11 Zaburoni…
Exercising powers of advancement under a trust
Robert William Fischer & Ors v Nemeske Pty Ltd & Ors considers the extent to which a change in ownership of trust assets is necessary when…
Trusts and hidden tax stings
Always be careful dealing with trusts. By JIM MAIN.Snapshot Always be careful dealing with trusts. Carefully check revenue rulings before acting. Trust resettlements can still…