Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at will trusts. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at discretionary trusts. Read more...

There is a newly added section in our commentaries, offering a streamlined summary of the key steps legal practitioners follow throughout the legal process. Read more…

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at trusts. Read more...

The By Lawyers unique writing style and strong commitment to plain language drafting benefit practitioners. Read more…

To assist practitioners acting in trusts matters, a new precedent Trust Deed Review Checklist has been added to the matter plan in the By Lawyers Trusts publication. Read more...

A new guide, Electronic Signing and Witnessing, has been added to the Reference Materials folder in all By Lawyers matter plans. Read more…

Clients often ask for advice about the types of business structures available, and which might be best suited to their situation. The Business structures and the comparative table reference manual has been added to the Resource materials folder in a number of business and corporate guides. Read more...

The By Lawyers Trusts guide has been reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentaries and precedents are in line with current law and practice. Read more...

The By Lawyers Trusts guide has been reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentary and precedents are in line with current law and practice. The extensive review takes a practical approach, drawing on our considerable experience to cover all aspects of procedure, with a focus on practical tips that will help practitioners confidently run a Trusts matter to completion. Commentary has been expanded covering the creation of a trust including gathering information, transferring assets to the trust and registration of the trust. New precedents have been included: Enclosure for clients explaining the rights and duties of a trustee Deed of novation of contract to a trust Receipt for trust asset Letter to insurer giving notice of assignment of pension or insurance policy Deed of assignment of chattels to a trust We invite you to explore this updated publication and to consider the wealth of assistance the Trusts guide offers.

Discussion of trust of land claims has been added to the Financial Remedy guide, enabling family law practitioners to gain an appreciation of the case law and process in this area. Covering an overview of trust law, a number of key cases and practical points to consider when dealing with disputes and making applications to court, this section of the guide will help practitioners when encountering this complex area. More informaiton is also available in the Freehold Property Disputes guide.

The commentary on the completion of the declaration of trust panel in transfers has been expanded to assist practitioners to correctly complete the panel. Read more...

By Lawyers has published a new publication: Trusts. With a comprehensive commentary and precedents, the Trusts publication deals with establishing a new trust, amending an existing trust, and bringing a trust to an end through vesting or termination. Read more...