Family farm lost after Dad breaks a 30-year promise

A son works on a farm for three decades. His father makes him a promise. You get the farm. But the father’s Will gives the land to his other children. The son sues the estate. The court upholds the Will. The son loses the farm he worked his whole life to build....

Stop Backdating Trust Minutes: It Is a Crime

You must decide how to distribute your Family Trust’s income before 30 June each year. Documenting this decision after the fact is not just poor practice. It is a crime. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) now actively looks for backdated documents. It has the...

How to operate a 3-Generation Testamentary Trust Will

A 3-Generation Testamentary Trust is a sophisticated and highly flexible estate planning tool designed to provide significant tax advantages and robust asset protection for your family across multiple generations. This comprehensive guide outlines what these trusts...