Amanda has published articles on trusts, tax and the importance of estate planning, business succession and asset protection. Amanda has extensive legal knowledge and experience as a lawyer for over 30 years having practised with law firms in the Melbourne CBD for over 25 years but also with a Ringwood firm and Slaughter and May in London. For the first approximately 10 years of her legal career, Amanda practised as a commercial litigator appearing in the Supreme Court and Federal Court and instructed in London in cases before the High Court and on an appeal to the Privy Council. For over 20 years, Amanda has practised in commercial law, trusts, tax, asset protection and the importance of estate planning including appearances before the Supreme Court, Family Court and VCAT (Guardianship List) in disputes about control of family wealth in trusts and companies.
Recorded Webinar: Tricky Tax Dilemmas Following Family Breakdown: When Tax and Family Law Collide
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About the Webinar
The use of discretionary trusts and company structures as part of asset protection strategies has many benefits but potential tax problems can arise following marriage bust-ups. This session looks at tax effective strategies in the event of family breakdown, including:
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The tax and trust law interface - protecting assets in a property settlement
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Transfer of family home and other assets owned by a family company in family law settlements
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Rules for transfer of assets from one spouse to another under court orders or settlement – the tax issues
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Rollover relief for a family law property settlement
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Unpaid present entitlements and family law settlements
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Trust resettlements in family law matters
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Company loans, debts and payments and family law settlements
Presented By
Amanda Morton
Principal, Morton Legal Consulting Melbourne, Vic.Who Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for accountants and lawyers advising in taxation matters – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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