Super Death Benefit

Sep 27, 2023

In 1991, the Federal Government introduced a guarantee that all Australians would have a fund to use for their retirement and introduced Superannuation. Since then, it is a major asset for most Australians and is often a large component of your total assets you hold when you pass away. It is a common misconception that...

Voluntary Assisted Dying

Aug 30, 2023

Could the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act affect my inheritance? The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 (Qld) (‘VAD Act’) provides strict criteria...

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What’s in a name?

Jun 10, 2022

Earlier this year, a Court in Italy ruled that children will automatically have the last names of both parents unless they...

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Elder Abuse by an Attorney

Feb 22, 2022

A person appointed under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) to act as an Attorney for the benefit of another (usually...

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Can you smack your Kids?

Nov 15, 2021

Under the Queensland Criminal Code the act of physically striking a person is an assault and is punishable by fines and...

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Conveyancing Fixtures and Chattels

Jun 15, 2021

According to a very old law “quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit” anything which is attached to land becomes part of the...

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The15% Tax Trap on Superannuation Distributions

May 12, 2021

Why you might need a “Conflict of Interest” clause in your EPOA After death, any money that the deceased was still...

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