Wills & Trusts

Step by step legal guides on wills and trusts

To set up a trust you'll need to lodge a trust deed. Depending on your state or territory, you may need to pay stamp duty on it.

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Probate terminology is often unclear. Read this article to find out what the term 'issue' in a will means and how it's used to distribute assets.
An irrevocable trust doesn't allow its creator to change anything about the trust once it is created. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of such trusts.
Summary disposal proceedings allow proceedings to be terminated or disposed of in the early stages before high costs are incurred. Read more here.
Are you currently a trustee or about to become one? Find out what your legal rights are during and after the administration of a trust.
This article will guide you through the role of an appointor as well as discussing circumstances where appointors can be very useful.
There are many competing interests in property law. Security interests form in a few different ways. An equitable mortgage is one of these. Read more here.

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Setting up a family trust requires careful planning and an understanding of how trusts operate. Find out how to get started here.
There are many different types of interests in property. Read more to find out what property interest you possess, and what property rights come with it.
Different Australian States and Territories have different requirements when it comes to witnessing a Power of Attorney (POA). Find out what they are here.
A trust itself cannot own shares in a company, however a trustee can hold them on behalf of someone else. Find out more here.

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