Written by
Chloe Kopilovic
Estate planning – important for single parents
Here is a fast fact: In Australia, there were 1 million 1 parent families in June 2020 making up 14.2% of all families, with 79.3% of these, being single mothers.…
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Tax on Superannuation Death Benefits
Benjamin Franklin said in 1789 that, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. Turns out, some 200 years later, this quote still rings…
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Mediation in Estate Disputes
When clients ask me about challenging a Will, or making a claim against an estate, I am quick to share the realities of litigation. Litigation is like a treadmill. Once you’re…
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Reviewing family trusts as part of your estate plan
Discretionary family trusts are a popular investment structure in which a trustee holds assets in a trust for a group of beneficiaries, usually for family members. Benefits of family trusts…
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Granny Flat Agreements
As our population is living longer, it is understandable that people want to stay at home for as long as possible. However, residing in your home may not be practicable.…
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Family provision applications – will I end up in Court?
If you have been excluded from someone’s Will, you may be eligible to make an application to the Court for a portion, or a larger portion, of a deceased person’s…
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The minefield of the Mutual Will
The concept of Mutual Wills is certainly not an easy one to understand. However, as blended families become more common, Mutual Wills are often used as an estate planning tool…
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Make estate planning part of your new year resolution
This past holiday season, you may have had the opportunity to catch up and spend some time together with family, friends and loved ones. As we roll into a new…
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Enduring Power of Attorney & Advance Health Directive forms – what’s new?
Changes to Queensland’s guardianship laws took effect on 30 November 2020. As part of those changes, new Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Advance Health Directive (AHD) forms have been introduced.…
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4 myths when it comes to your superannuation
Considering your superannuation is an important undertaking when looking at your estate planning. To avoid unintended consequences, it is crucial that you understand how your superannuation death benefits will be…
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A refresh on Powers of Attorney in Queensland
Having an Enduring Power of Attorney is equally as important as having a Will. Sometimes an Enduring Power of Attorney is referred to as a ‘living Will’. In Queensland, there are…
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