Private Clients| 09 Feb 2024
We outline the key issues if you’re considering varying or amending a trust deed, and provide some practical examples.
Private Clients| 25 Jan 2024
We examine the recent landmark decision in Re The Pickering Family Trusts, which highlights alternatives for trusts lacking variation powers, showcasing the court's use of Trustee Act powers.
Private Clients| 18 Dec 2023
Using insights from the Owies case, we examine the limitations to a trustee's discretion of family trusts.
Private Clients| 11 Dec 2023
A recent Victorian Supreme Court decision highlights the potential for children to dispute the documented intentions of their deceased parent.
Private Client Dispute Resolution| 19 Aug 2016
The Victorian Supreme Court decision in Brimelow v Alampi [2016] VSC 135 (Brimelow) marks the first case to consider recent law reforms regarding disputed estates.