Our top legal issues to look out for in 2023

It feels like an unbelievably short time has passed since we last summarised the top legal issues you would be facing in 2022. As another year zooms into focus you may be curious about what we think has changed since the last time we shared our thoughts. Interested? Read on.
How does an executor resign?

If you’ve been named as an executor in someone’s Will but don’t want to act, here’s what you need to do.
Why do I need more than one Executor for my Will?

Do you have more than one executor named in your estate planning documents? If you don’t, then you need to read on.
How to sign a Will

You are at the finish line – you are about to sign your Will. You have balanced the needs of your family, thought about your wealth distribution and your lawyer has drafted a protective and tax efficient Will. What could go wrong?
Farm Trusts | Stamp duty relief on farm transfers in South Australia

A farm trust is a discretionary trust that is used to own land for primary production while also providing flexibility so the property can eventually be transferred to other family members. Asset protection, tax efficiencies, and ‘controlled succession planning’ are the key benefits of a farm trust.
Andrew Andreyev chats with Tony Catt about family succession and conflict
If you are a family advisor or you are personally thinking about how you can keep family harmony in check when the next generation of your family steps up to the plate, this episode is a must-listen for you.
I’m young, I’m single, why do I need a Will?

If you are young, single and in good health, making your Will is often not front of mind. Your priorities may be more closely aligned to completing your further study, career progression and monitoring the seemingly endless growth of the housing market bubble.
In-house loans and estate planning – not as simple as it seems

Learn about estate planning and the challenges of managing loans between family members. Control your financial legacy.
How to safeguard family trusts for the next generation

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How to successfully pass on your farm to your children

Succession for farming families doesn’t need to be a bun fight. You just need a plan.