Trusts & Asset Protection
Leading the ‘lemon’ car crusade
Meet Zak Tayyar. Antunes special counsel & champion of consumer claims for clients who’ve been sold…
Duty on Acknowledgments of Trust – Law Reform in the NSW Duties Regime
It is important that you obtain legal advice when executing documents that acknowledge an existing…
What to do when someone passes away? The all-inclusive checklist to assist you and your family following the death of a loved one.
When someone passes away, you may be overwhelmed with googling ‘what to do next’. At Antunes…
Why a discretionary trust (family trust)?
Your will “gifts” assets in your name. Assets held in trusts are not in your name. Your trust is…
Is your trust deed a problem?
Trust deeds need to provide the succession plan which you intend and which is appropriate for your…
What happens to your Superannuation when you die?
Many people are not aware that proceeds held within a superannuation fund do not automatically form…
Choosing the appropriate governing jurisdiction for your Trust Deed
This article covers the general requirements of a trust deed as well as the relevant considerations…
Foreign Beneficiary amendment notice
In May 2017 we brought to your attention major changes to Discretionary Trusts as to how assets of…
Liability of Beneficiaries of Trusts
True or False? In light of section 100A of the Trustee Act 1925 (NSW), beneficiaries no longer have…
New 2019 Trust Deeds amendments
In May 2017 we brought to your attention major legislative changes to the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) and…