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Recorded Webinar: Protecting Vulnerable Family Members Through Trusts

For a parent, the biggest concern throughout life is the care and welfare of their children. Nothing compounds this situation more than having a child who is vulnerable and has special needs. This session examines estate planning options to safeguard the interests of vulnerable f
PRESENTED BY Jennifer Dixon Practice Leader, Accredited Specialist Wills & Estates - Moores , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

For a parent, the biggest concern throughout life is the care and welfare of their children. Nothing compounds this situation more than having a child who is vulnerable and has special needs. This session examines estate planning options to safeguard the interests of vulnerable family members, including:

  • In what situations should a parent be considering a special arrangement for their child in their estate planning?
  • What present and future needs should be considered?
  • When is a Special Disability Trust an appropriate option?
  • A deep dive into Special Disability Trusts including legislative requirements, eligibility, financial considerations and other requirements
  • Has the need and effectiveness of Special Disability Trusts been impacted by the NDIS?
  • The role of protective trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries – at what stage should these be established?
  • Considerations for establishment of a protective trust, including:
  • asset shares and other family members
  • impact on government benefits and tax implications
  • appropriate limitations and conditions
  • trustee selection, control and sibling involvement

Presented By

Jennifer Dixon
Practice Leader, Accredited Specialist Wills & Estates, Moores Melbourne, Vic.

With one of the largest specialist estate planning teams in the country, Jennifer and her team assist clients and their advisors through the maze of planning for death and disability right through to addressing the administration of estates and private entities like trusts and SMSF’s. While the focus of the team is on dispute prevention, they also advise and guide clients through disputes and litigation associated with these areas.

Jennifer holds an honours degree in law and a diploma of financial services. She is an accredited specialist in two fields, namely: in Wills and Estates in Victoria, accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria; and as a Fellow SMSF Association Specialist Advisor / FSSA. Jennifer is an in demand speaker across Australia to professional audiences in these areas.

Over the last six years, Jennifer has been recognised as a preeminent and leading practitioner in Doyle's Guide across the two categories of Wills, Estates & Succession Planning and Wills & Estate Litigation:

  • Preeminent Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer - Victoria, 2022
  • Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer - Victoria, 2022

In addition, Moores was recognised in Victoria as a first tier law firm in both of those categories for the last six years.

Who 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 Information

Accountants can claim 1 CPD/Training hour. Lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law .

WA lawyers – From 1/4/2021, due to changes to your CPD requirements we are unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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