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What happens if my elderly parent has dementia and no power of attorney in Queensland? If a person loses capacity without an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) or Advance Health Directive (AHD), their children must apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). This process appoints a Guardian for health and an Administrator for finances, leading to significant delays, costs, and potential family conflict over control. Learn the steps involved and why legal advice is essential to avoid QCAT intervention. Bennett Carroll Solicitors have estate lawyers located in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Ipwsich.
Wills and Estates

No EPOA or AHD? The QCAT Crisis: Who Takes Control of Your Health and Money in QLD

Estate planning is about much more than just a Will. While a Will deals with your assets after you die, the most difficult and painful

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Planning a move into a retirement village in Queensland can be a complex process, with many legal, financial, and family considerations. Whether you are a senior looking to downsize, a family member helping a parent, or an attorney acting under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA), it is essential to understand your retirement village contract, your rights, and your obligations before signing. At Bennett Carroll Solicitors, our experienced legal team provides expert advice on retirement village contracts in Queensland, including contract review, conveyancing for selling or transferring property, updating Wills and estate planning documents, and guidance for EPOAs and family members. We also help clients understand ongoing fees, exit entitlements, deferred management fees, and any other obligations associated with retirement village living. With offices across Brisbane, Stafford, Upper Mount Gravatt, Kawana, Mermaid Beach, and Ipswich, or via fully electronic online consultations, our team makes moving into a retirement village simple, secure, and legally sound. We support both the individual moving into the village and their families, ensuring everyone involved understands the process and can make informed decisions. If you are planning a retirement move in Queensland and want clarity and protection throughout the process, Bennett Carroll Solicitors can provide tailored, practical legal advice every step of the way.
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Retirement Village Contracts in Queensland: What You Need to Know Before You Move

Making the move into a retirement village is a major life decision — for both the person moving in and their loved ones. Whether you’re

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An Advance Health Directive (AHD) in Queensland ensures your healthcare wishes, including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) instructions, are legally followed, giving you and your loved ones clarity and peace of mind. Many Queensland residents assume that a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) covers medical decisions, but only an AHD legally records your healthcare choices if you cannot communicate. At Bennett Carroll Solicitors, we guide clients through AHDs as part of comprehensive estate planning, Wills, and Enduring Powers of Attorney. We provide Queensland-wide legal services from our conveniently located offices in Stafford (Brisbane North), Upper Mount Gravatt (Brisbane South), Kawana Waters/Birtinya (Sunshine Coast), Mermaid Beach (Gold Coast), and by appointment in Ipswich and Brisbane Central, with flexible consultations available via phone, secure email, video conferencing, or in-person visits.
Wills and Estates

Advance Health Directives in Queensland: Protect Your Healthcare Decisions Through Estate Planning

Estate planning isn’t just about finances or property it’s also about protecting your healthcare choices. Many Queensland residents assume a Will or Enduring Power of

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Queensland’s Trusts Act 2025 introduces major reforms affecting trustees, executors, appointors, and beneficiaries. Learn the key changes, new trustee duties, beneficiary rights, and perpetuity period updates — and how Bennett Carroll Solicitors can help you prepare across Brisbane, Ipswich, Kawana, Mermaid Beach, Upper Mount Gravatt, Stafford, and Queensland-wide.
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Queensland’s New Trusts Laws: What Trustees, Executors and Beneficiaries Need to Know in 2025

On 1 May 2025, the Queensland Parliament passed the Trusts Bill 2025 (Qld), replacing the nearly 50-year-old Trusts Act 1973 (Qld). Once proclaimed, the Trusts Act 2025 will apply to

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Person signing an Enduring Power of Attorney document with support from a trusted advisor, representing future legal and health planning in Queensland in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Wills and Estates

Enduring Power of Attorney in Queensland: The Crucial Document Most People Overlook in their Estate Plan

When planning for the future, most people focus on creating a Will. But there’s another essential document that’s often forgotten an Enduring Power of Attorney

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Commercial and Business

Best Estate Planning Structures for Business Owners in Queensland

Estate planning for business owners in Queensland goes beyond just having a will. Whether you run a small enterprise in Ipswich or manage a company

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Wills and Estates

Why You Need a Will and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) Together: The Complete Estate Planning Solution

If you’re like many Queenslanders, you might have a will—or at least know you should—but have you also prepared an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

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Commercial and Business

What Happens to Your Business If You Die Without a Will in Queensland?

Dying without a will—also known as dying intestate—can have serious legal and financial consequences, especially for business owners. In Queensland, if you pass away without

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Commercial and Business

Estate Planning Essentials for Business Owners in Queensland: Wills, Testamentary Trusts, and Succession Planning

Running a business in Queensland comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most overlooked is estate planning. Without a proper plan, your business and

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Wills and Estates

Advice for Executors in Queensland: Key Considerations and Responsibilities

Being appointed as an executor of a will in Queensland is an important responsibility that requires a clear understanding of the tasks involved. Executors are

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