Introduction In New South Wales, when a person passes away leaving a valid Will, the executor named in that Will is responsible for managing their estate. To fulfil this role,
Introduction Dying without a valid Will in New South Wales doesn’t mean an estate goes unclaimed, it means a fixed statutory formula determines distribution, rather than the deceased’s own wishes.
Introduction A person who passes away in New South Wales, their estate must be legally managed through a process known as estate administration. The authority to access assets, pay debts,
Introduction When acting as an executor in New South Wales, a primary responsibility is to manage the expenses involved in finalising a deceased person’s estate. The costs associated with obtaining
Introduction Obtaining a grant of probate is a critical step for an executor in New South Wales, as it legally validates the will and provides the authority to administer the
Introduction When a person in NSW passes away, the executor named in their Will becomes responsible for managing the deceased estate. This role involves significant legal obligations, known as executor
Introduction Obtaining a Grant of Probate is an essential step for an executor managing a deceased estate in NSW. This formal order from the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Introduction The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued warnings about tax schemes involving barter credits, which are used to claim inflated tax deductions. These arrangements typically involve a taxpayer making
Introduction Community charities hold a unique position among Australian charities, with the ability to operate across all deductible gift recipient (DGR) categories. Historically, gaining DGR endorsement under this category involved
Introduction In March 2026, the Australian government announced changes to private and public ancillary funds, officially renaming them to public and private giving funds. These new rules increase the minimum
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Introduction Probate disputes are legal disagreements that arise over a deceased person’s estate. These conflicts can involve everything from challenges to a will’s validity to conflicts over how an executor
Introduction Being named the executor of a will is a role of significant trust and legal responsibility. To lawfully administer the estate, an executor must often first obtain a Grant
Introduction An incorporated association in NSW must follow specific rules for conducting meetings to ensure proper governance and legal compliance, a key aspect of NFP & charity governance and ACNC compliance.
Introduction Suspected criminal conduct inside a not-for-profit or incorporated association can lead to a serious internal dispute. These situations, which may involve anything from fraud to harassment, require a structured
Introduction As a key step in the process of setting up a charity or NFP, every incorporated association in NSW is required to have a constitution. This foundational legal document governs
Introduction For any NSW non-government school, operating on a not-for-profit basis is a fundamental condition for its eligibility to receive government financial assistance. These not-for-profit requirements, established under the Education Act