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The insolvency practitioner was able to realise trust assets to pay a trustee's liabilities – 'other peoples' money'.

Private client partner Clinton Jackson breaks down the key tax changes announced in the 2026 federal Budget, including proposed reforms to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and discretionary trust taxation. With draft legislation still under review and final rules yet to be determined, Jackson advises clients on what to watch for and when to take action.

The recent NSW Bill made amendments to the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956 and the Land Tax Management Act 1956.

A recent NSW decision has implications for liquidators of trustee companies dealing with trust funds and priority debts.

Article examines the 2 main pathways available & relevant pointers regarding what to do if you lose the trust deed.

This issue considers the role of the security trustee and the interplay between its fiduciary and contractual duties.

The Commonwealth Government has announced significant additional funding for the ATO to investigate and pursue trusts.

These testamentary trust changes provide benefits to beneficiaries such as asset protection and tax concessions.

Courts will generally seek to facilitate the most cost-effective method of distributing funds to beneficiaries.

Every company, director, partner, sole trader or trustee must understand their liability for debts thoroughly.

Creditors should also consider this case when obtaining payment, if their customers are suffering from insolvency issues.

Proper drafting of legal documents is very important in a stamp duty context as problems can result in extra duty costs.

Property investors should seek professional advice as to the best structure to own property and interests in property.

While some Australians have been rushing to stockpile toilet paper and other essentials in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, others have been turning their minds to their will and other estate planning arrangements.

Creditors must ensure that agreements articulate arrangements when funds are to be held on trust for a specific purpose.

A former trustee is not owed any fiduciary obligation by a successor trustee.

The Court can sometimes provide guidance or advice for a trustee with a difficult decision when administering its duties.