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.
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.
Trusts and transitional provisions under the new legal profession uniform law
The Legal Profession Uniform Law and Rules commenced in New South Wales and Victoria on 1 July 2015. By CHELLY MILLIKEN.
Wills and estates: July 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
The latest from the High Court: May 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.