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Queensland set for major shake-up of trusts law as long-awaited reforms take effect " Proctor
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (623+ words) Queensland's trust laws are about to undergo their most significant update in more than 50 years, with the Trusts Act 2025 (Qld) expected to start on 28 April 2026, replacing the state's long'standing Trusts Act 1973. The Attorney'General has indicated her intention to recommend the…...
New Trusts Act to start this month " Proctor
3+ week, 1+ day ago (272+ words) Queensland's trusts framework will enter a new era later this month when the Trusts Act 2025 (Qld) commences on 28 April 2026. The new Act will repeal and replace the Trusts Act 1973, updating legislation that has remained largely unchanged for more than 50 years....
Will drafted by accountant leads to court " Proctor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (611+ words) A recent decision1 by the Queensland Supreme Court highlights why the drafting of wills should remain the province of solicitors. As noted by the judge, the accountant reasoned, "that he was "entrusted" with Mr and Mrs Di Trapani"s wills for…...
Family provision: lessons from a contested estate " Proctor
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (903+ words) Queensland practitioners will find important guidance in this recent District Court decision about how courts assess competing conduct in family provision claims, even where no formal undue influence challenge is made. In Madjeric v Madjeric [2025] QDC 126, Eric Madjeric successfully obtained…...