Attorneys signing BDBNs – an unfortunate twist
Introduction In our September 2018 bulletin we reported on the important Queensland Supreme Court case of Narumon which held that: provided the trust [...]
Will the role of an attorney appointed to act as trustee of an SMSF automatically cease on the member’s death?
Introduction In the absence of a binding death benefit nomination (BDBN), it is the trustee of a superannuation fund who has the discretion [...]
Ademption and Powers of Attorney: Estate Interrupted
Introduction When an adult loses capacity, they will rely upon their appointed attorney to manage their financial affairs. The attorney must act consistently [...]
2019 Annual Not-for-profit Breakfast
Paxton-Hall Lawyers is delighted to announce that our guest speaker at this year's breakfast will be Mr Murray Baird, the former Assistance Commissioner, General Counsel, at [...]
Death and taxes – risk of personal liability for executors
Background A legal personal representative (LPR) is the person responsible for attending to [...]
Sham trusts
One of the primary objectives of using trust structures in Australia is asset [...]
Granny flats – a lifestyle alternative for the elderly
Introduction Whilst most people express the desire to remain in their own home [...]
Are you a volunteer, employee or something else?
Background Lynette Weiland[1] (Weiland) had a long association with SA Basketball. She played [...]
Gift to a non-existent organisation
Situation Mr Niall died leaving a bequest in his will[1] to the 'Order [...]
FBT and religious practitioners
Religious institutions providing fringe benefits to religious practitioners are exempt from fringe benefits [...]