Estate planning considerations if your Christmas went pear-shaped

Christmas isn’t always a time of joy for families. Sometimes, along with all the dishes, you are left with a family fallout that takes you back to the proverbial drawing board where estate planning is concerned. Here’s a look at how a difficult Christmas experience could inform your estate planning decisions: Reflecting on executor and […]
A Christmas story: planning for the future while you deck the halls

Christmas is a time for joy, family and reflection. But amidst the festivities, it’s also an excellent opportunity to consider your estate planning. While it might seem unusual to bring up estate planning during the holidays, Christmas presents a rare chance to start these important conversations.
Should trust succession be part of my Will?

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Seedling Giving x Andreyev Lawyers: How to distinguish between high and poor performing charities this EOFY

At Andreyev Lawyers, giving back is something we believe in strongly. We feel privileged to be in a position to support causes we believe in, and we love to encourage individuals and groups in our network to do the same. Many of our clients have a goal to give – whether by donating their time, […]
Solution brief: Guide to probate in South Australia

The who, what, why and when to probate in South Australia.
Booklet: Controlling a Family Trust When You Die (Chapter 4 – Putting in place a ‘control structure’)

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Booklet: Controlling a Family Trust When You Die (Chapter 3 – Distributing assets from the trust on your death)

Budget Update Notice: The 2026/27 Federal Budget contains proposals that may affect the information in this article. As at the date of this notice, these are proposed measures and have not yet passed into law. We are reviewing and updating our content as the legislative process progresses. If you are making a decision based on […]
Booklet: Controlling a Family Trust When You Die (Chapter 2 – How do you give ‘fixed percentages’ to your children?)

Below is Chapter 2 of our ‘Controlling a Family Trust When You Die’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Who controls your family trust? Chapter 3 – Distributing assets from the trust on your death Chapter 4 – Putting in place a ‘control structure’ How […]
Booklet: Controlling a Family Trust When You Die (Chapter 1 – Who controls your family trust?)

Below is Chapter 1 of our ‘Controlling a Family Trust When You Die’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 2 – How do you give ‘fixed percentages’ to your children? Chapter 3 – Distributing assets from the trust on your death Chapter 4 – Putting in place […]
Booklet: Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) (Chapter 12 – Overview of a PAF)

Below is Chapter 12 of our ‘Private Ancillary Funds’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Giving back to the community Chapter 2 – Brief history Chapter 3 – An overview of ancillary funds Chapter 4 – What is a PAF? Chapter 5 – Who can […]