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Wills & Trusts

Step by step legal guides on wills and trusts

Preparing a will? This article will explain the key differences you need to know between an executor and an administrator of a will.
There are a number of key parties involved in a trust. Here we explain what the settlor does and how they help set up the trust.
Important changes to anyone who is currently, or intends to become, a trustee within a discretionary trust in New South Wales.
A trust is a relationship where a trustee holds property for the benefit of another. Find out how tax applies to an irrevocable trust here.
From fixed trusts to discretionary trusts, all the different kinds of trusts can all get a little confusing. Read on to find out what a constructive trust is.
Changing the trustee of a discretionary trust may be required for a number of reasons. In this article, we break down how to do so and its affect.
A trust can't exist without a trustee and beneficiary. Find out in this article what each of them does and their obligations.
Not clear what trusts are or just want to find out more about what kind of tax they need to pay? Keep reading to find out.
Struggling to identify the difference between unit and family trusts? Our article breaks down what these types of trusts are, and how they differ.
There are many competing interests in property law. Security interests form in a few different ways. An equitable mortgage is one of these. Read more here.
When someone names you as the executor of a Will, you become responsible for their estate. Read this article to learn more about the duties of an executor.
To set up a trust you'll need to lodge a trust deed. Depending on your state or territory, you may need to pay stamp duty on it.
A will is a perpetual document, meaning it will remain valid unless it's changed. Read this article to find out when and how often you should update it.
There are very limited circumstances under which you can access your super funds early. Learn more about conditions of early release here.
Are you dealing with an irrevocable trust? Do you want to terminate it? Read this article to find out whether you can terminate an irrevocable trust.
Revocable trusts are an important and useful part of equity, estate and trusts law. Read about how these types of trusts impact upon you and your situation.
It’s always best to have a plan for the worst case scenario. Keep reading to find out what you should include in your will
Superannuation entitlements can be split between couples in the same way as other assets. Learn more about superannuation splitting here.

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