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Family Trusts Explained

In this video, Adam provides some brief information about Family Trusts, how they came to be and their benefits.  
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Cascading Testamentary Trusts

Cascading Testamentary Discretionary Trusts (TDTs) refer to an estate planning structure whereby the assets of one TDT are transferred (or ‘cascade’) into one or more ...
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Covid-19 Support: Landlords, Tenants & Small Business

The effects of Covid-19 are being felt worldwide by individuals, small businesses, large corporations and government bodies. With it, comes a lot of new and ...
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WITNESSING – The Gap and Samford

Due to the high demand of witnessing that is being requested of us during Covid-19, and our obligation to keep our office clean for the ...
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Business as usual during COVID-19

For us here at Hollingworth & Spencer, it’s business as usual. We have contingencies in place should our team be required to work from home ...
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Director Liabilities – Protecting Your Assets

Are you putting your personal assets at risk? When going into business with individuals for which you share assets with (e.g spouse) it is important ...
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Legal Resources

Public Information

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Please see below a list of brochures provided by the Queensland Law Society for your information.

ABN Lookup is the free public view of the Australian Business Register (ABR). It provides access to publicly available information supplied by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is a diverse department, which works towards justice for all Queenslanders through safe, fair and responsible community outcomes.

Legal Aid Queensland services include:

  • online legal information and publications,
  • legal advice—if you meet our eligibility criteria.

Information about how separating affects your payments. Help with child support arrangements between separated parents.

Legal assistance and social work supports are available across a range of areas of law. Eligibility criteria, including income limits, apply to most programs.

Free legal help and information sheets for women in Queensland.

DERM calculator for transfer registration fees (Department of Environment and Resource Management)

You can use the estimator to find out how much transfer duty you may need to pay.

The estimator is a guide only—it is not a substitute for professional advice.

Legal assistance and social work supports are available across a range of areas of law. Eligibility criteria, including income limits, apply to most programs.

Queensland Law Society

Public Information

Disclaimer

Please see below a list of brochures provided by the Queensland Law Society for your information.

Making Your Will/Estate Planning

A will is a legal document which, as far as possible, ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die. Your will ...
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Leasing Premises for Business

Many factors need to be considered before deciding where to locate your business. If you don’t already occupy suitable premises, you will have a choice ...
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Enduring Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document authorising another person, such as a trusted friend or relative, to act on your behalf to handle ...
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Buying or Setting Up a Small Business

Establishing yourself as a business owner requires careful planning, including understanding of various legal requirements. 
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Buying or selling a residential property

Buying or selling a residential property will be one of the most important financial transactions you make. To be confident in your decision, and to ...
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Associations & Memberships

We Are Members of QLD Law Society.

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Hollingworth & Spencer Lawyers

With a proven track record of providing practical and affordable legal advice, our areas of practice include commercial transactions, conveyancing, wills and estates and testamentary trusts.

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