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2024
16
Jan

The benefits of a testamentary trust

By: Cath Champion

What is a testamentary trust? A testamentary trust is a trust that is established under a person’s Will after they…

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2023
18
Dec

Mahoneys assist family business with estate planning

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys recently delivered the owners of an intergenerational family business with a comprehensive estate plan. With a net worth of…

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18
Apr

What to do after someone dies

By: Cath Champion

There are some practical things that need to be considered, and actioned, when someone dies. The following Queensland Government link…

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19
Mar

An enduring power of attorney (EPOA) and what it means to you

By: Cath Champion

Why have an EPOA An EPOA allows you (the Principal) to appoint person/s (the Attorney/s) to make decisions about personal…

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2022
06
Oct

Deadline for obtaining a Director Identification Number

By: Mahoneys

In June 2020 the Federal Government passed new laws requiring every director obtain a Director Identification Number (or DIN). This…

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2021
01
Nov

Is it better to bestow gifts while you’re alive or in your Will?

By: Cath Champion

We often are asked about making gifts during your lifetime (called inter vivos gifts[1]) or whether to deal with them…

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28
Jul

Mahoneys Promotes 3 Lawyers

By: Mahoneys

Mahoneys Partners are pleased to announce the following promotions, which will take effect from 1 August: Cath Champion, a lawyer…

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08
Jul

Change to casual employment arrangements

By: Cath Champion

Recent amendments to the Federal Fair Work Act 2009 have changed the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. The…

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2020
10
Nov

31 December 2020 Deadline – amend your trust deed to avoid extra duty and land tax for residential property in New South Wales

By: Cath Champion

Over the last couple of years various states have introduced a duty and land tax surcharge on residential property owned by…

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08
Apr

Non-contact estate planning during COVID-19

By: Cath Champion

In these uncertain times, more and more people are starting to think about drawing up a Will. But what does…

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2019
06
Sep

Commissioner’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

By: Cath Champion

This article explores the implications of the Australian Taxation Office’s Practical Compliance Guidelines PCG 2019/5 (Guidelines) which establishes guidelines for…

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2018
13
Dec

The role of the Enduring Power of Attorney in relation to binding death benefit nominations

By: Cath Champion

This article explores the role of the enduring power of attorney to effectively make a binding death benefit nomination after…

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