Merthyr Law in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Merthyr Law

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3029 1600

Address: Level 8, 324 Queen St 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.merthyrlaw.com.au

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25.01.2022 Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer explaining the benefits of Merthyr Laws family law questionnaire ...

25.01.2022 Merthyr Laws Lauren Kettleton discusses what digital assets are and how you deal with these in your #estateplan and how you may pass on your passwords.

25.01.2022 Merthyr Laws Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer talks about the importance of negotiated outcomes

23.01.2022 In this video Steven Grant discusses how the appointment of an independent trustee to a testamentary trust in your #estateplan can give great #familycourt protection for your children, or ensure your minor children are looked after or help to help avoid disputes.

23.01.2022 In this video, part of a webcast between Merthyr laws accredited specialist Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer and principal Kieran Hoare, Peter discusses the give and take of mediation and how making some compromises is often far preferable than abdicating that decision and process to a stranger.

23.01.2022 In this side-snippet from a recent Webcast I did for Television Education Network Pty Ltd, I reflect on the plight of the mythical Oomidoodle Bird which Fryberg J compared to that of #SMSF members in the Queensland #superannuation binding death benefit nomination case of Donovan v Donovan. Link to full Webcast series on Managing Super and Death: A guide for Non-Super Experts in comments. #accountants #financialadvisors #estateplanning

22.01.2022 In this video I recount a couple of examples of extreme funeral planning. Whilst that level of planning isn’t how I personally roll, having #estateplanning sorted rather than leaving a less for loved ones is I think a basic courtesy.

21.01.2022 In this video (from a recent Merthyr Law webinar (link to full recording in the comments) Steven Grant discuss what private executors and professional executors may charge in #estate administration #estateplanning

21.01.2022 SMSF often have #realproperty and other lumpy assets that need to be removed from the #SMSF on the death of a member. However, unless carefully structured, an in specie transfer will attract #stampduty or, in some circumstances double duty. In this video, I discuss my recent success in transferring property from SMSFs (including from interposed unit trusts) to discretionary trusts without incurring duty liability. Its an area where #expertadvice is necessary.

21.01.2022 WEBINAR REGISTRATION OPEN NEW EXEMPTION - GETTING QLD SMALL BUSINESS PROPERTY INTO COMPANIES WITHOUT DUTY We’re pleased to announce that registrations are now open for all interested for the Merthyr Law Webinar at 11:00 am on 5 November hosted by Kieran Hoare and Tom Walrut. However, 50 of the available 100 spots are already booked. #taxes #taxation #duties #stampduty #smallbusiness #statetaxes #accountants #financialplanning https://us02web.zoom.us//2316032/WN__hYkjtAMRM2zgajthz0aVA

20.01.2022 I’m pleased to say that Baz Gardner and the team at The Social Adviser did a fantastic job of interviewing our team, clients and referrers and producing a suite of #videos, which we plan to make public with the imminent refurb of our #website. In previewing the videos, it made me proud that our team, clients and referral partners all highlighted this intangible of our #culture of #caring. I look forward to sharing with the world once our website update is live.

20.01.2022 Merthyr Law's Kieran Hoare's latest video "Convincing People Not To Use Me"....

20.01.2022 Weve had a great month for #landtax refunds for clients who have lived in #trust property as their principal place of residence. These refunds cover the last five years, so are typically in the tens of thousands of dollars and very #happyclients who receive the #goodnews. If in doubt, it may well be worth a call to see if theres any opportunity for a refund. #tax

20.01.2022 Kieran Hoare's latest Journey 2020 - Cruisin' Around ....

20.01.2022 In this video Kieran Hoare reflects on how owning mistakes and apologising early can lead to earlier resolution and help heal disharmony. #practicemanagement #conflictresolution #estateplanning

20.01.2022 Kieran Hoare latest video - Are you comfortable dropping your pants?

20.01.2022 Merthyr Laws Melinda Ranson explores how someone lacking capacity can still have a will made for them in our recent webinar - #Estateplanning in the time of Coronavirus - link to full recording in the comments.

19.01.2022 Before 2017, a member when they died could leave all their super pension to their spouse in a tax free environment. In 2017 the max they can leave in there is the $1.6m (as increased or decreased depending on their tax free pension balance) As such members with balances north of $1.6m need to update their estate planning if they havent done so already to make the excess is properly dealt with. I touched on this in our recent webinar Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus Link to the full recording in the comments.

19.01.2022 In this video from a recent Merthyr Law estateplanning webinar (link to full recording in comments) Kieran Hoare looks at how testamentary trusts can be useful to ensure that youre children arent handed control of their inheritance until theyre responsible and ready.

19.01.2022 People put a lot of thought into what happens if they die, but arguably even more importantly, what happens if you cant look after yourself who makes decisions for you then. Jacqui Pead discusses some considerations in Advance Health Directives and Enduring Powers of Attorney with Kieran Hoare in our recent Webinar #Estateplanning in the time of Coronavirus (link to full recording in the comments).

18.01.2022 In this video Steven Grant reflects on the difficulties of accessing his sisters iphone and laptop on her passing and the importance of having a plan in place so this modern day filing cabinet isnt lost forever. This is part of a webinar - Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus link to full recording in the comments.

18.01.2022 In this video Merthyr Laws Steven Grant talks about signing options for Wills, EPAs, Declarations & Affidavits during the current pandemic.

17.01.2022 Kieran Hoare latest video "Advisors at risk by ignoring retail funds' death benefit provisions"...

16.01.2022 In this Video Merthyr Laws accredited specialist Family Lawyer @pPeter Pavusa - Family Lawyer demonstrates whats involved in the online Family Law questionnaire (link to full video explaining the online process and benefits in comments).

16.01.2022 Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer talking about the benefits of using Merthyr Laws online family law questionnaire.

16.01.2022 In this clip taken from the recent Merthyr Law Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus Webinar (link to full recording in the comments), Kieran Hoare reflects on some old school #estateplanning when he first started practicing where the patriarch ruled the roost and the will was read out when they passed, to the more modern approach of inclusiveness, dialogue and discussion.

15.01.2022 If a testator leaves an asset to a #charity under their Will, did you know that the estate is liable for the #cgt capital gains tax based on the market value of that asset at death? If you know of someone who has done that, talk to us, as there may be other options and we may be able to arrange a tax deduction with the #ATO. I talked about this in Merthyr Laws webinar #Estateplanning in the time of Coronavirus (link to full webinar in comments).

15.01.2022 Lawyers love DIY Wills because we make much more money from the fight than from doing the Will. In this video (part Merthyr Laws webinar #Estateplanning in the time of Coronavirus - link to full recording in comments) I look at DIY or post office Wills its not that theyre wrong, its just that people dont know the potential pitfalls. Getting a #specialist pays.

15.01.2022 Steven Grant answered a question of how to provide for overseas assets in your #estateplanning in Merthyr Laws recent webinar Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus (link to full recording in the comments).

14.01.2022 In this clip, Merthyr Laws accredited specialist #familylawyer Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer explains the time involved in the family court process, and because so much time has passed, its even more likely for appeal.

13.01.2022 In this video, Merthyr Laws accredited Specialist Family Lawyer, Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer and Principal Kieran Hoare discuss one of the documents thats produced by using Merthyr Laws online Family Law questionnaire - the Property Pool Division and how useful it is and can be developed throughout the whole matter and is used as an integral document in the mediation. Link to the full discussion on Merthyr Laws Family Law Online Questionnaire is in the comments.

13.01.2022 In this clip, Steven Grant answers a participant question from Merthyr Laws recent #estateplanning webinar about accessing money in testamentary trusts (link to full webinar recording in comments)

13.01.2022 In this video from a recent Merthyr Law #estateplanning webinar (link to full recording in comments) Steven Grant reflects on how testamentary trusts can be used to save #tax to ensure families and loved ones have more after tax money to spend on school fees, holidays and the like as each infant can be distributed more than $18,000 each tax free #estateplanning #financialplanning

13.01.2022 In this video I reflect that #2021year is flying by, before I’ve even got onto seriously #planningahead. Whilst #budget2021 is unlikely to include nasty surprises, this June 30 will be the last before a post-election (austerity) budget is handed down. As such, I’m asking people to consider #EOFY strategies now such as #restructuring for land tax and utilizing the potential June/July $430,000 non-concessional contribution bring forward limits and #cgt concessions to transfer property to #smsf as the clock is ticking (p.s #lawyers’ #quotes get more expensive the closer we get to 30 June).

13.01.2022 In this video (part of Merthyr Laws #estateplanning in the time of coronavirus webinar (link to full recording in comments) Kieran Hoare briefly considers how estate planning needs to be updated in line with super changes.

13.01.2022 In this side-snippet from a recent Webcast I did for Television Education Network Pty Ltd, I ruminate that #superannuation practitioners would be well served taking the Binding out of Binding Death Benefit Nominations so they’re not seen to be inadvertently giving #legaladvice and leaving themselves open to potential #negligence suits. Link to full Webcast series on Managing Super and Death: A guide for Non-Super Experts in comments. #accountants #financialadvisors #SMSF #estateplanning

12.01.2022 Here is Kieran Hoares latest video on "Selfish retail funds abdicate discretion"...

12.01.2022 Merthyr Law's Steven Grant and Melinda Ranson discuss changes to the director liability regime with phoenixing reforms that commenced in 2020, and how you can continue to limit your liability as a director of a company or corporate trustee.

09.01.2022 Watch Kieran Hoare's penultimate episode of his #Journey2020 series....

09.01.2022 Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer talks advice for his existing family law matters ...

08.01.2022 In this video, Kieran Hoare discusses how Merthyr Law charges for estate planning and that our initial meeting or Zoom Conference is limited to $300 plus GST and from there we provide fixed quotes on whats needed and what the level of complication is so there are no surprises. This was part of a webinar Estate Planning In the Time for Coronavirus link in the comments.

08.01.2022 The new Queensland Advanced Health Directives which must be used from 30 November 2020 ask much more existential questions than the existing version including what is important to me?’ and what worries me about my future?. These life meaning questions are beyond the remit of the usual client/lawyer relationship and I’m struggling in fine tuning the precedent for 5 distinct options. Your thoughts? #estateplanning #philosophy

07.01.2022 Kieran Hoare talking about getting our s##t together ...

07.01.2022 Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer talking "Children being the most important ..."

06.01.2022 In this video (from a recent Merthyr Law webinar link to full recording in the comments) Steven Grant considers using testamentary trusts as part of your #estateplan to give your kids #assetprotection and ensure your inheritance isnt lost to creditors of your children.

05.01.2022 Merthyr Laws Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer sharing information about the Family Courts during COV19 ...

04.01.2022 In this video, I am pleased to share a win that we received a nil duty assessment from the OSR in transferring #commercialproperty in Queensland from an estate to a #SMSF. We expect to get the same result in transferring property from an estate to three family trusts (instead of the individual beneficiaries). #happyclients #propertytax

04.01.2022 In this clip (taken from Merthyr Laws webinar #estateplanning in the time of Coronavirus (link to full recording in comments) Kieran Hoare reflects on the digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and even digital photos that can be lost forever if you dont have a plan to pass them on.

03.01.2022 In a recent webcast zoom interview between Merthyr Laws Kieran Hoare and accredited specialist Peter Pavusa - Family Lawyer, Peter reflected on his experience using #zoom for client interviews in #familylaw matters, but nothing beats meeting face to face. Link to full webcast in the comments.

03.01.2022 In this video Steven Grant discuss using testamentary trusts to protect your inheritance from the next spouse and the children-in-law #estateplanning

02.01.2022 All Australian states have different rules about Enduring Powers of Attorney and Health Directives. Merthyr Laws #estateplanning lawyer Carol Taylor answers a question in our recent webinar as to whether documents are needed to be done for each state if someone spends a lot of time between jurisdictions. (Link to full recording of webinar in the comments)

02.01.2022 Merthyr Law's Tom Walrut and Kieran Hoare are super excited by the OSR’s new Administrative Arrangement which provides an exemption from transfer #duty and vehicle registration duty on Qld small business assets (including land) going into companies. They will be taking a deep dive into the administrative arrangement and its workings in practice in a free webinar at 11am Thursday 5 November. In this webinar we’ll cover: How the arrangement should work in practice How wel...l it interacts with CGT rollover relief and small business concessions Real life scenarios of where the exemption will work well and others where it may be better to avoid strategies of how the rollover may potentially assist with asset protection, land tax, Division 7A. Please pm us or let us know in the comments if you’d like to be included on the invitation.

01.01.2022 It seems like us #estateplanning lawyers are just having a chat (albeit being pretty nosy into what you own and your family dynamics), but were actually testing your capacity and ensuring weve got robust notes to help ensure that your Will stands up to challenge. I discussed this in Merthyr Laws recent webinar Estate Planning in the Time of Coronavirus link to full recording in the comments