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...
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arise where an attorney seeks to enter into transactions in a jurisdiction outside of where the power of attorney was originally made.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...
Many people have a connection to overseas jurisdictions. That can be through birth overseas or holding assets in other jurisdictions. It might even be through being a beneficiary of a foreign trust. A will made in Australia can be valid overseas, but its effectiveness...
It is one of the more common questions that we are asked. In South Australia, voluntary assisted dying or euthanasia is governed by the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021, which came into effect on 31 January 2023. This legislation reflects laws already in place in...
Unfortunately yes it can. Losing the deed of a family trust can lead to significant legal and operational challenges, as the trust deed is the foundational document that governs the trust’s operations, specifies its beneficiaries, and sets out the trustee’s...
