That’s easy isn’t it- the trustee? But what about the other roles? An appointor (sometimes called a principal, protector, or guardian depending on the terms of the relevant trust deed) is a key role in many discretionary trusts. The appointor is the person or entity...
A testamentary trust is simply a trust established in a will. Such a trust can offer strong protection for your beneficiaries’ inheritance, but how much protection it provides depends on how the trust is structured. A testamentary trust only comes into effect after...
Your personal power of attorney probably will not cut it. The role of a director is a personal office not easily delegated by a director to another. A Company Power of Attorney (POA) however is a legal instrument that enables a company to authorise a person or another...
An issue can sometimes arise where an attorney seeks to enter into transactions in a jurisdiction outside of where the power of attorney was originally made. An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) made in one Australian state or territory is generally recognised in...
Effective 10 June 2025, significant reforms to Australia’s Family Law Act 1975 will come into effect, following the passage of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024. These changes aim to enhance fairness, safety, and clarity in resolving family law matters,...
