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It Depends – What happens to an SMSF when a member and trustee dies?

26 July 2021

In this edition of ‘It depends’, senior associate Steven Jell talks about what happens to an SMSF when a trustee and member dies.

The grief of Greensill – distributing capital gains to non-resident beneficiaries

21 July 2021

The story of Greensill’s capital gains is not a happy one. But there are important lessons for advisers acting for trusts that distribute capital gains to non-resident beneficiaries.

How does child support work?

19 July 2021

In this video, senior associate Craig Turvey talks about child support, how it works and how it is calculated.

It Depends – When does my trust end or vest?

19 July 2021

In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about when a trust ends or vests.

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Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm based in Brisbane.

We are a full-service law firm providing a wide range of legal services, including corporate and commercial, property, business litigation, insurance and family law.

Since our establishment in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward has grown to become one of the largest independent Brisbane based law firms. From our Brisbane CBD office, our lawyers advise listed and private companies, individuals, and local and foreign governments across Queensland and internationally.

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Upcoming events

Regional roadshow – Current issues in estate planning and super

11 August 21

Estate planning always presents many issues for us as we help our clients, and where there is money in superannuation it is more complex again (especially where an SMSF is involved). The changes to the SMSF rules keep upping the stakes, and estate planning more than a few years old should be reviewed.

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Interactive online training – Performance management – tips and traps

18 August 21

This interactive program will allow you to gain useful knowledge about the relevant legal risks, rights and responsibilities of employers, and how to manage legal and employment issues from a practical perspective.

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September – Blended mental health first aid (MHFA) training for workplaces

01 September 21

The blended mental health first aid for workplaces course is designed for workplaces. It is delivered through a combination of online, eLearning and two follow-on interactive online sessions with CGW partner Belinda Winter.

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CGW TAX MASTERCLASS – Dealing with debt, non-assessable amounts and revenue/capital issues in 2021

08 September 21

In this interactive online workshop, we will work through case studies exploring the tax issues that arise when selling businesses and assets, releasing debts and extracting non assessable amounts from entities.

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We show consideration for every person’s unique qualities, contribution and needs.
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We go all out to develop partnerships with our clients by understanding their needs and aspirations.
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We work together positively to enjoy mutual success.
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We are open, clear and genuine.
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We continuously seek and embrace change that adds value.