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Estates & Trusts Newsletter: November 2012 (Newsletter Article)

In this issue:

• Protection Provided by Trusts - Part 1: Where Are We Now? "Creditor Attack"

“In the old days, estate planning was all about drafting a secure Will and minimising death duties. With the increased use of family discretionary trusts and the preparation of testamentary trust style Wills with long term trusts, estate planning practitioners need to be able to discuss with their clients the potential attacks on these trusts. This article explores some of the issues”.

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TressCox Brisbane to merge with Macrossans Lawyers - TressCox Lawyers and Managing Partner Peter Smith have featured in the media following the announcement of a merger with Macrossans Lawyers (Media Coverage)

TressCox Lawyers and Managing Partner Peter Smith have featured in the media following the announcement of a merger with Macrossans Lawyers.

TressCox Brisbane Office Doubles in Size Following Merger With Macrossans Lawyers (Media Release)

Sydney, (24 August 2012) – TressCox Lawyers, one of Australia’s leading law firms, has announced they will be merging with Brisbane-based Macrossans Lawyers, effective 1 October 2012.

Estates & Trusts Newsletter: August 2012 (Newsletter Article)

In this issue:

• Ademption of specific bequests

"A specific gift of real estate in your Will to a particular beneficiary can be thwarted if you subsequently lose capacity, and your attorney sells that property before your death, for example, to fund the accommodation bond for your place in a nursing home. What recourse does the intended beneficiary have after your death?"

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Mid-tier firms top table for job creation - TressCox Lawyers mentioned in an article in The Australian - 29 June 2012 (Media Coverage)

TressCox Lawyers has been mentioned in an article by Chris Merritt titled 'Mid-tier firms top table for job creation' in The Australian, Friday 29 June 2012. The article lists the Firm in two tables outlining the fastest growing legal employers and fastest growing legal practices. TressCox Lawyers has also been mentioned in an article titled 'Roadblocks on path to partner' in The Australian, 29 June 2012. The article lists the Firm in a table which outlines graduate intakes from a number of Australian law firms.