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It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Transcript & link to video discussing what is an appointor? What happens when an appointor dies? What if I don't like what my trust deed says?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Why good estate planning matters: Lessons from Kemp v Findlay

While courts may accept unsigned digital wills if intent is clear, failing to meet formal requirements can cause costly, stressful disputes.

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Superannuation and your Estate – are your children really protected? Lessons from Steele v Host-Plus Pty Limited as trustee for the Hostplus Superannuation Fund [2025] FCA 668

In recent case, Court confirmed superannuation doesn't automatically go to children without a binding nomination, stressing the importance of estate planning.

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

A Parenting Plan is often an efficient and effective way for parents to record their agreement about arrangements for their child or children after the breakdown of a relationship.

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

The death of add backs

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Harmful Proceedings Order In Australian Family Law: What It Means And How To Apply

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Blended Families And Legal Parenting Rights: What You Need To Know

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Powers of Attorney: Who Will You Give This To?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

New English Language Requirements For Australian Visas

Australia Immigration

RM

Roam Migration Law

Dismissal upheld: employee breaches employer's directions while recovering from illness

Australia Employment

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Infringement For AI Training

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Family Law

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

A Parenting Plan is often an efficient and effective way for parents to record their agreement about arrangements for their child or children after the breakdown of a relationship.

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

Navigating a Family Law matter can be an emotionally charged experience.

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law

If you find yourself facing family law proceedings where the other party is not participating, or if you have missed Court events and are concerned about orders being made without your input.

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

The death of add backs

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Harmful Proceedings Order In Australian Family Law: What It Means And How To Apply

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Blended Families And Legal Parenting Rights: What You Need To Know

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

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Divorce

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

A Parenting Plan is often an efficient and effective way for parents to record their agreement about arrangements for their child or children after the breakdown of a relationship.

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

Navigating a Family Law matter can be an emotionally charged experience.

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

The death of add backs

Court held it is no longer appropriate to notionally add back property to the asset pool.

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Fathers' Rights Child Support: What Fathers Need To Know Now

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Understanding How Coercive Control May Impact Your Property Settlement Following Amendments To The Family Law Act

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Transcript & link to video discussing what is an appointor? What happens when an appointor dies? What if I don't like what my trust deed says?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Why good estate planning matters: Lessons from Kemp v Findlay

While courts may accept unsigned digital wills if intent is clear, failing to meet formal requirements can cause costly, stressful disputes.

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Superannuation and your Estate – are your children really protected? Lessons from Steele v Host-Plus Pty Limited as trustee for the Hostplus Superannuation Fund [2025] FCA 668

In recent case, Court confirmed superannuation doesn't automatically go to children without a binding nomination, stressing the importance of estate planning.

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Powers of Attorney: Who Will You Give This To?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Helping Your Children Into The Property Market — The Right Way

Australia Family

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Challenging the validity of a will in Victoria: what you need to know

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It depends – Trust vesting

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Latest Videos

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Powers of Attorney: Who Will You Give This To?

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JB Solicitors

Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

JS

JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

P

PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

RM

Roam Migration Law

A short case about a short de facto relationship

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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