by admin | Jun 15, 2021 | Estate Group
Estate Group update: It’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day JUN 15, 2021 Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and against the background of the COVID-19 pandemic it has never been more appropriate to address the growing concerns about the vulnerability of... by admin | Jun 8, 2021 | Estate Group
On Tuesday 15 June 2021, it’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day — an opportunity for older people and their supporters to campaign for their right to freedom from violence, neglect and abuse and to bring their concerns and recommendations to decision-makers in their... by admin | Apr 20, 2021 | Estate Group
The Victorian Government has taken a big step into the 21st century by introducing permanent legislation authorising remote witnessing and electronic execution of legal documents, which comes into effect on Monday 26 April, 2021. Background The COVID-19 pandemic... by admin | Nov 27, 2020 | Estate Group
From 1 January 2021, if a trust owns or purchases residential property in New South Wales, the trust may be subject to additional stamp duty and land tax unless the trust deed is amended before 31 December 2020. The State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act... by admin | Nov 5, 2020 | Estate Group
In the face of an aging population and the consequential increase in age-related cognitive impairment, there has been a growing concern for the need to protect older Australians from abuse by people they trust. This concern has come even more apparent in light of the... by admin | Aug 7, 2020 | Estate Group
In July 2020, the Supreme Court of Victoria introduced a new compulsory electronic system for lodging and issuing Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration. When a person passes away leaving assets in Victoria, it is that person’s Executors who must apply for a...