Can an Executor Be Personally Liable for Losses to the Estate?
Executors can be personally liable for estate losses through negligence or devastavit. Understand when mismanagement crosses the line and how to protect yourself.
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When an Estate Cannot Pay Its Debts: Understanding Insolvent Estates in Australia
What happens when a deceased estate has more debts than assets? Learn how insolvent estates work, who gets paid first, and what executors, beneficiaries and creditors need to do.
How Do You Remove an Executor Who Is Not Doing Their Job?
Court applications to remove executors require evidence of unfitness, serious delay, or misconduct. Learn when removal is justified and what evidence you need.
How Much Does It Cost to Defend a Shareholder Dispute and Who Ultimately Pays?
Understand the real cost of shareholder disputes in Australia, who bears those costs, and when directors face personal liability. Practical guide for business owners.
When the Executor Lives in the Estate Property Rent Free: A Practical Guide for Beneficiaries
What can you do if the executor is living in the estate property rent free? Learn about occupation rent, your rights as a beneficiary, and practical steps to protect the estate.
How Do Disputes Arise Over Superannuation Death Benefit Tax Treatment?
Super death benefit tax disputes arise when trustees, tax law, and estate documents point in different directions. Understand who pays tax, who qualifies as a dependant, and what to do if the treatment looks wrong.
What Happens When the ATO Disputes the CGT Position on Inherited Assets?
When the ATO challenges your CGT treatment of inherited assets, the issue is usually evidence, not interpretation. Here's what to expect and how to respond strategically.
What Is the Difference Between GIC and SIC on an ATO Tax Debt?
Understand the difference between GIC and SIC on ATO tax debts, how they affect your business cash flow, and what you can do to manage or reduce these charges.
How Do Tax Disputes and Estate Disputes Overlap in Family Matters?
When estates involve businesses, trusts, or significant assets, tax and inheritance disputes often collide. Here's how to manage both without making either worse.
What Is the Tax Treatment of a Family Provision Settlement?
Settling a family provision claim? Understand the CGT, stamp duty and Division 7A consequences before you sign. Practical guidance on tax implications for beneficiaries and executors.
What Is the ‘Ordinary Family or Commercial Dealing’ Defence to Section 100A?
You distribute income from your family trust each year. You follow a strategy that’s worked
Division 7A Deemed Dividend Assessments: How to Challenge Them
You open the email from the ATO. There’s an amended assessment. A Division 7A deemed