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In-STEP with SMSFs: Rethinking Control and Succession SMSF LEGAL INTENSIVE 2026 | 3 HOURS | 3 SESSIONS | VIRTUAL | LIVE & ON-DEMAND  What happens when family dynamics shift, planning …

PRESS RELEASE – Proposed Changes to Taxation of Discretionary Trusts The 2026–27 Federal Budget introduces a 30% minimum tax for discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. Under the Government’s tax …

We’re proud to celebrate our involvement as a collaboration partner of the Disrupting Tradition Conference 2026—an event that proved to be far more than just a conference. It was a …

PRESS RELEASE – Who should draft Wills? Estate Consumer Protection at Risk A Supreme Court of Queensland decision highlights the consequences for estates where legal services, such as will preparation, …

A Legal Event Like No Other The wait is over — we are officially a collaboration partner of the Disrupting Tradition Conference 2026. This is more than a conference. It’s …

Congratulations to Ian Raspin TEP on being one of the global recipients of the 2025 STEP Founder’s Award. The award was presented to him at the STEP Victoria-Tasmania Conference on …

The STEP Australia Board and National Committee Chairs held their Annual In-Person Strategic Board Meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 in Tasmania. Our Annual In-Person Strategic Board Meeting is a …

Special Advisor Masterclass with Dr Dennis Jaffe: Bridging the Succession Transition Gap Are you an experienced advisor working with business families? Do you sometimes find it challenging to help clients …

STEP Australia is proud to celebrate our ongoing partnership with the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). This year marks our second year collaborating, and we are deeply grateful for the …

If an original Will is lost, the following steps are recommended for the named executor. Step 1: Conduct thorough inquiries The executor should conduct “proper and reasonable inquiries” to try …