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.
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.
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.
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.
Dangerous trusts and hidden tax stings
Whenever you act on the purchase by a trust of any nature, always check the vesting date. By JIM MAIN.