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Superannuation and Your Estate: Frequently Asked Questions

Note: this article deals only with standard industry and retail superannuation funds. For detailed discussion of Self Managed Superannuation Funds, click here for our other articles. Does superannuation form part of your estate? Generally, superannuation does not form... Read More

ACT First Home Buyer Duty Concession Changes

How will this impact me? In the 2018-19 budget, the ACT Government announced: ‘From 1 July 2019, first home buyers with a household income below $160,000 will pay no stamp duty – whether they are buying an established property or a newly built home. At the same time,... Read More

8 Things You Might Not Know About Powers of Attorney

Though commonly used and highly important, there are many misunderstandings and misconceptions regarding Powers of Attorney. In this article we go through some of the common beliefs regarding these documents. Each of the headings below provides a common misconception... Read More

Seasons Greetings!

Our office will be closed for the following period: 5:00pm Friday 21 December 2018- 8:30am Wednesday 2 January 2019 All our best wishes for the coming year, Brian Tetlow, Emma Bragg & the Tetlow Legal team Read More

Why would I want a Testamentary Trust Will?

There are many reasons why someone may wish to set up fixed or discretionary trusts in their Wills. It may be as a tax-minimisation strategy, as an asset protection strategy in the event of bankruptcy or family law proceedings involving a beneficiary or to protect a... Read More