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Mahoneys assist family business with estate planning
Mahoneys recently delivered the owners of an intergenerational family business with a comprehensive estate plan. With a net worth of…
MoreWhat to do after someone dies
There are some practical things that need to be considered, and actioned, when someone dies. The following Queensland Government link…
MoreAn enduring power of attorney (EPOA) and what it means to you
Why have an EPOA An EPOA allows you (the Principal) to appoint person/s (the Attorney/s) to make decisions about personal…
MoreDeadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number
In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…
MoreIs it better to bestow gifts while you’re alive or in your Will?
We often are asked about making gifts during your lifetime (called inter vivos gifts[1]) or whether to deal with them…
MoreMahoneys Promotes 3 Lawyers
Mahoneys Partners are pleased to announce the following promotions, which will take effect from 1 August: Cath Champion, a lawyer…
MoreChange to casual employment arrangements
Recent amendments to the Federal Fair Work Act 2009 have changed the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. The…
More31 December 2020 Deadline – amend your trust deed to avoid extra duty and land tax for residential property in New South Wales
Over the last couple of years various states have introduced a duty and land tax surcharge on residential property owned by…
MoreNon-contact estate planning during COVID-19
In these uncertain times, more and more people are starting to think about drawing up a Will. But what does…
MoreCommissioner’s discretion to extend the two year period to disregard capital gains tax in relation to the disposal of dwellings acquired from a deceased estate
This article explores the implications of the Australian Taxation Office’s Practical Compliance Guidelines PCG 2019/5 (Guidelines) which establishes guidelines for…
MoreThe role of the Enduring Power of Attorney in relation to binding death benefit nominations
This article explores the role of the enduring power of attorney to effectively make a binding death benefit nomination after…
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