Bryan Mitchell TEP FTI is the managing director of Mitchells Solicitors. He is an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. Bryan & his firm are recognised in Doyle’s Guide as leaders in Estate Planning and Estate Litigation in Australia. His practice works almost exclusively in the areas of Wills, Estates, Trusts & Elder Law. Bryan is a regular presenter. He is the recipient of the Society of Trust & Estates (“STEP”) Australia Masters Award 2023; immediate past Chair of STEP Australia; former Chair of STEP Queensland; Deputy Chair for the Queensland Law Society (“QLS”) Succession Law Policy Committee; Deputy Chair of the QLS Succession Law Specialist Accreditation Advisory Committee and member of University of Queensland Law School Advisory Board.
Live Webinar: Avoiding a World of Hurt: Structuring a Testamentary Trust to Minimise Future Risk
Date/Time
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
SA & NT: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
WA: 11.30am to 12.30pm
About the Webinar
A properly structured testamentary trust can be an effective mechanism for a family estate plan. Get it wrong, however, and everyone (including the adviser!) may be in for a world of hurt. There are many factors to consider and balance when advising clients in relation to the best structure for their testamentary trust. To assist estate planners, this practical session will explore:
- When is a testamentary trust an appropriate arrangement and why have one?
- When is a capital reserved trust appropriate?
- Key clauses in testamentary trust deeds:
- What powers do appointors need to properly discharge their duties?
- What mechanisms need to be in the trust deed to change the appointor or trustee?
- Determining levels of decision-making and consents required
- Examples of different levels of trust control and consequential outcomes
- Taxation and other financial considerations in testamentary trusts
- Tales from the courts on testamentary trust failures
Presented By
Bryan Mitchell
Principal, Mitchells Solicitors Brisbane, QLDWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers and accountants throughout Australia who advise in estate planning matters. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Certificate
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