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What is a Testamentary Discretion Trust (“TDT”)? Do I need one? Wills & Estates
May 2020

What is a Testamentary Discretion Trust (“TDT”)? Do I need one?

A TDT is a trust which is set up under your will on your death. A TDT allows your estate assets to be held in trust (or trusts) for your nominated beneficiary/ies. It provides a structure to manage and distribute your estate assets.Who are the partie

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DEBT RECOVERY DURING A PANDEMIC Litigation
May 2020

DEBT RECOVERY DURING A PANDEMIC

During these unprecedented times, cashflow may be prompting you to act on any outstanding debts owing to you, or that are owed to you. Perhaps you have noticed that clients or customers are slower to pay during their own cashflow problems. Regardless

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COVID-19 | JOB SUPPORT LOANS BEGIN TO ROLL OUT IN QUEENSLAND Property Law
May 2020

COVID-19 | JOB SUPPORT LOANS BEGIN TO ROLL OUT IN QUEENSLAND

Article by Stephen Gibson | Accredited Property Law SpecialistQueensland business owners who made application for the Queensland Government’s $500 million COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans scheme, have this week begun to receive loan documentation from the

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Buying & Selling Amidst the Pandemic | Getting on with life in Real Estate Property Law
April 2020

Buying & Selling Amidst the Pandemic | Getting on with life in Real Estate

Article by Stephen Gibson | Accredited Property Law SpecialistMore than two months into the COVID-19 National Health Emergency and, believe it or not, life in Queensland’s property sector goes on. Slower, no doubt, but continuing nonetheless.While th

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Commercial Leasing | COVID POLICY ANNOUNCED - A clear way forward for landlords and tenants Property Law
April 2020

Commercial Leasing | COVID POLICY ANNOUNCED - A clear way forward for landlords and tenants

Article by Stephen Gibson | Accredited Property Law SpecialistThe property industry will no doubt pass a collective sigh of relief, following the Prime Minister’s announcement, concerning details of the National Cabinet’s package to relieve commercia

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Self Isolation and Family Law | Important considerations Family Law
April 2020

Self Isolation and Family Law | Important considerations

During times of crisis we see an increase in Family Law enquiries, and the past month with the Covid-19 pandemic has been no different, but WHY?There are several reasons for this, including increased stress on households and concerns in relation to t

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Asset Protection | The Key Tips Business & Commercial
April 2020

Asset Protection | The Key Tips

Unfortunately in these difficult times, some small business owners are faced with the question of trying to protect their hard-earned assets should the worst happen and their business fails. Our director John Warlow has many years of experience in ba

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Estate Planning | Why is it important during COVID-19? Wills & Estates
April 2020

Estate Planning | Why is it important during COVID-19?

Want to update your Will but concerned about social distancing? See below for our Low to Zero contact options. In recent weeks we have seen a significant uplift in clients updating their Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney, and new clients getting a

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Landlord & tenant | Must read information Business & Commercial
March 2020

Landlord & tenant | Must read information

We are all heading into uncharted territory, as our economy faces what we anticipate will be the most significant economic event since the Second World War.Now, like then, there will be no shortage of hardships shared, but together, we will survive.A

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