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Wills & Estates What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Queensland? Understanding the Rules of Intestacy
Dying without a valid Will is called dying "intestate." When this happens, legislation steps in and decides how your assets are distributed, and the result may be nothing like what you would have wanted.
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Big changes are coming to Queensland trust law
Queensland has introduced the Trusts Act 2025 (Qld) , which will replace the Trusts Act 1973 . The new Act aims to update how trusts are managed, making it easier for trustees and offering better…
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General High Court Confirms: No Statutory Set-Off Against Unfair Preference Recoveries
In Metal Manufactures Pty Ltd v Morton [2023] HCA 1, the High Court has confirmed that statutory set-off under s 553C cannot be used to reduce unfair preference recoveries.
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Wills & Estates Understanding Executor’s Commission in Queensland: A Guide for Clients
Serving as an executor can be a daunting task, especially when managing the estate of a loved one. The role comes with numerous responsibilities, and many people are unaware of what these duties entail and how time consuming they can be. Further, mo
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Property Law Division 7A Loans: Turning a Common Tax Trap into a Structured, Compliant Solution
Many Australian business owners operate through a private company structure and, quite understandably, draw funds from their company from time to time to meet personal expenses, fund lifestyle costs, or support family commitments. What many do not f
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Property Law ATO Warns on Contrived Property Development Structures: What Developers and Landowners Need to Know
The Australian Taxation Office has recently issued Taxpayer Alert TA 2026/1, placing a spotlight on certain property development arrangements between related parties that the ATO considers high-risk and potentially non-compliant. The Alert is partic
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Property Law Protecting an Elderly Client’s Home: How MDL Recovered a Million-Dollar Interest Lost Through a “Gift Gone Wrong”
At McCarthy Durie Lawyers, we regularly see the best of human generosity — and sometimes, unfortunately, the worst of how that generosity can be exploited. A recent matter involving an elderly client demonstrates both the risks of informal arrangemen
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General How McCarthy Durie Lawyers Is Approaching AI — Securely, Responsibly, and for Your Benefit
Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining topics of our time, transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. As your trusted legal advisors, we want to share how McCarthy Durie Lawyers is navigating this evolving landscape
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Property Law When Good Advice Matters
How Smart Structuring Protected a Young Homeowner and Avoided $83,000 in Tax Liability At McCarthy Durie Lawyers, we often say that quality legal advice is an investment, not a cost — and one recent matter illustrates that perfectly. A young client
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