A trust instrument with a variation power that is considered too narrow to achieve wider objectives can be difficult to ...
A comprehensive power of variation is one of the most important aspects of any trust deed, says a leading legal ...
A recent decision of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) shows a “deed of rectification” to vary a trust ...
A trustee doesn’t need to show reasons why they made a decision, they will only need to show they followed ...
The belief that discretionary trusts are being used as a tax haven is “monolithic thinking”, says a top legal specialist.
Businesses with an SMSF should consider a leading member trust to safeguard their wealth and ensure a guaranteed succession plan, ...
These days it’s relatively easy to change an SMSF trust deed but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a vital ...
Testamentary trusts can refer to any arrangement set out under a will where the intended beneficiaries are not absolutely and ...
The rise in blended families, mental health conditions and an ageing population of wealthy Australians has redefined how testamentary trusts ...