by Riordan & Riordan | Aug 6, 2026 | Estate Planning
Federal Budget Changes to the Taxation of Trusts What does this mean for existing structures and succession plans? Facts From 1 July 2028, trustees of discretionary trusts will be taxed at a minimum rate of 30% on the taxable income of the discretionary trust....
by Riordan & Riordan | Dec 22, 2025 | Estate Planning
Notifications for vacant residential land tax (VRLT) are due by 15 February 2026 and for the absentee owner land tax surcharge by 15 January 2026. If you have made a notification in the past, you only need to make a new one if your circumstances have changed. Vacant...
by Riordan & Riordan | Nov 25, 2025 | Estate Planning
Self-managed superannuation funds (Funds) frequently hold real property as part of their investment portfolio. Clients should be aware that there may be significant unexpected expenses incurred by your beneficiaries when real property assets are transferred out of the...
by Riordan & Riordan | Mar 19, 2018 | Estate Planning
New law allows you to ensure that your wishes for future medical treatment must be followed when you can no longer decide for yourself The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (the Act) came into force on 12 March 2018. The Act provides for the following...
