The 2026–27 Federal Budget is set to reshape estate planning in Australia, especially those establishing testamentary discretionary trusts in their Wills. The headline proposal is
Rising fuel prices are placing renewed pressure on Australian small businesses, particularly those operating on tight margins and in sectors where transport costs are unavoidable.
When a company begins to experience financial distress, directors often face a difficult question: should the company continue trading while a turnaround is attempted, or
What Is a Deathbed Withdrawal? In superannuation and estate planning, a deathbed withdrawal means taking your superannuation out as a lump sum shortly before death.
No one likes to think about what happens after they’re gone. However, the truth is, if you die without a Will in Queensland, the law
From 1 August 2025, Queensland’s trust law framework changes significantly with extended lifespans for trusts coming into effect. The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) extends the maximum
If you’ve ever bought a car that seemed to have endless problems, you might have heard the term “lemon.” In the United States, there are
A Landmark Ruling delivered in Condev Construction Liquidation affirms the position of the Liquidators In the anxiously awaited decision of Re Condev Construction Pty
A case study of Alternative Dispute Resolution – by Derek Cronin Recently I was involved in a settlement conference. The facts of the matter
