Does a binding nomination need to follow the trust deed to a tee in the self-managed superannuation fund space? In this video, partner Hayley Mitchell addresses this topic using recent case examples.
Doyle’s Guide has released their 2023 rankings for Wills, Estates, Estates Litigation and Succession Planning Lawyers in the Queensland legal market, and Cooper Grace Ward
Changing the trustee of your family trust can trigger a range of issues – so many, in fact, that partner Scott Hay-Bartlem has produced a series of six ‘It Depends’ videos to cover the tricks and traps for advisers and their clients.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Hayley Mitchell talks about whether a trustee has absolute discretion.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about mutual Wills, what they are, what the consequences of making them are, and why you might want one.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about whether a family trust can distribute to its trustee.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about whether and how you can exclude someone from your Will.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about when you might be entitled to a copy of someone else’s Enduring Power of Attorney.
In this week’s edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about what’s going to happen to your pet if you die.
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sarah Camm talks about whether (and when) you might be entitled to a copy of someone else’s Will.
Partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Hayley Mitchell has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as leading Queensland Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers for 2022. Hayley was also recognised in the list of leading Queensland Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers for 2022.
The decision of the Queensland Supreme Court in Re Permewan (No 2) that a gift and loan back arrangement was invalid and unenforceable raises many questions for advisers and clients, including whether the gift and loan back is still a viable asset protection and estate planning strategy.