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.
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.
Trust matters: Reviewing resulting trusts
Recent High Court decision considers resulting trusts. Lawyers should be mindful that a property’s legal title may not reflect its beneficial ownership.
Landholding discretionary trusts and the potential avalanche of stings
Beware of trusts and hidden tax stings.
Don’t get caught unaware – Murky trust traps
Can you trust a trust? Not always – there are many murky traps to catch the unaware.
High Court: August 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Wills and estates: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
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.
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.
Wills and estates: October 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.