ArticleIt Depends – What do we mean when we say someone lacks capacity?Transcript and link to video discussing capacity in estate matters. What is it? Is there a test? etcAustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleReminder of importance of dealing with SMSF balances in estate planningA recent Western Australian case serves as a reminder of the importance of careful estate planning with regard to a SMSF.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSuccession law update – new approach to treatment of de facto relationships in QueenslandThe Succession Act 1981 (Qld) was amended to change the impact of de facto relationships on Wills and estate disputes.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSuper, death benefits and the trustee's discretion – real or imagined - No 2? The executor's conundrum after Brine v CarterThe SA case of Brine v Carter is a warning to executors who wish to claim the deceased's superannuation for themselves.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSuper, death benefits and the trustee’s discretion – real or imagined? The impact of McIntosh v McIntoshThere are a variety of steps advisers can take to ensure benefits are paid as intended, despite conflicts that may occur.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe different types of dispute resolutionDiscusses different types of dispute resolution that a party may participate in, whether or not they have begun court proceedings.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
VideoThe latest divorce statistics and how to protect yourselfRecent ABS marriage and divorce statistics and the benefits of financial agreements.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe treatment of losses in property settlement mattersExplains how losses are treated in property settlement matters & when losses were caused by the reckless conduct of a party.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
Article[Video] How do I know what the right parenting arrangements are for my children?Parenting arrangements and overnights that children spend with each of their separated parents.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhat assets can my Will deal with? - Estate planning is often necessaryPeople are often surprised to learn that their Will cannot deal with all of the assets that they manage or control.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhat happens to Lassie when we separate?Article discusses the issues associated with who keeps the family pet when a relationship ends.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhat is a 'probate caveat' and when should I file one?A probate caveat is a document that is filed in court to prevent probate or permission to administer the estate assets.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
VideoWhat is a child inclusive mediation?Transcript & link to video discussing child inclusive mediations. What they are, how they work, when they might be suitable.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWill making and modern technology, such as iPhones and DVDsThe Queensland Supreme Court has recently validated 2 informal and unconventional wills created using modern technology.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleA win for the SMSF adviser – Fitzmaurice and Commissioner of TaxationIn this case, the AAT did not accept a director of an SMSF trustee blaming their accountant for SMSF compliance breaches.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCGT relief, 2016 Budget changes and SMSFs – Do I need to commute back to accumulation phase to access relief?The Budget changes include CGT relief that allows SMSFs to reset cost bases of assets to market value before 1 July 2017.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePPSA - Why your clients need to take action nowUnless security interests are correctly registered by 30 January 2014, they will no longer be automatically protected.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleReserving contributions - does your super deed allow for it?A recent ATO interpretive decision has ramifications for self-managed super funds.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSMSFs: Are limited recourse borrowing arrangements on borrowed time? Murray Inquiry recommends abolition!The Murray Inquiry was concerned that LRBAs pose a risk to both the superannuation and financial systems.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe latest SMSF penalty case – Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Ryan [2015] FCA 1037The Federal Court has again imposed pecuniary penalties on trustees of an SMSF.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward