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The Chairmans Urgent Call to all SAPEPAA Advisers - Important News Abounds
“If you’re not attending the conference this year, you might as well give up your membership.” — Grant Abbott Why did Grant make such a...
Jul 103 min read
Become Tax, SMSF and FWP Legends now -
We are releasing Tax Guru (beta testing)- a legal AI advice tool focused on legislation, ATO rulings and cases that takes the hard work...
Jun 262 min read


Why SAPEPAA Fiji 2025 is the Must-Attend Event of the Year
In October 2025, SAPEPAA returns to where it all began — the stunning Sheraton Golf & Beach Resort in Fiji —for what promises to be our...
May 144 min read


New Administration Manager at SAPEPAA
Every organisation has a turning point — a moment when it begins to stretch beyond what it was, into what it’s meant to become. At...
Apr 231 min read
Is Your Trust a Tax Tool or a Fortress? Why a Family Protection Trust is crucial for ALL clients!
Dont forget to book for the Fiji SAPEPAA conference on 17 October 2025- back to where it all started. A case study and interview...
Apr 13 min read


Division 296: Australia's Latest Tax Grab on Family Generational Wealth
If this accruals tax comes in expect: Money to move from SMSFs to Family Protection Trusts SMSFs to take off among younger generations to...
Mar 281 min read
Dynamic Family Wealth Protection Case Study
Background James, aged 63, resides in Queensland and has complex family issues. He has $3M in assets, mainly consisting of a home and an...
Feb 154 min read
Case Study: SMSF and Bankruptcy
Background James Smith, aged 60, has $2M in his self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and has decided to retire following the...
Feb 74 min read
The Power of Proactive Family Wealth Protection Planning
Proactive planning is your best defence for the current and next generations of your family against threats of: Bankruptcy Creditors ATO,...
Jan 312 min read


Welcome to 2025 _ message from the Chairman
2025 is going to be a pivotal year for SAPEPAA advisers and the broader community. From its beginnings three years ago we have grown...
Jan 283 min read


Blended Families Case Study
Our upcoming SAPEPAA conference, (which you can watch live online on the 6 and 7 October - click the picture above) is a case study...
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Leading Member Discretionary Trust (LMDT) - The Royal Trust
A Leading Member Discretionary Trust (LMDT) is an important tool for a SAPEPAA Adviser. It is the Royal Trust, an advanced form of...
Sep 20, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Challenge: Why SAPEPAA Advisers Must Attend the Koh Samui Seminar
As we enter the third year of SAPEPAA's journey, our skills bar has been raised, particularly with the comprehensive Family Wealth...
Aug 31, 20243 min read
Why a SAPEPAA Adviser makes the difference
Family Wealth Protection involves strategies and structures designed to safeguard a family's assets and wealth from various risks and...
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Unveiling the Guide to Family Wealth Protection
Dear SAPEPAA Advisers, I hope this message finds you well and building your Family Wealth Protection practice. With $10,000Bn to change...
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Tips for Asset Protection Advisers in Unique Cases
Things are starting to pick up quickly in the intergenerational wealth transfer space with over $7 Trillion passing from Australian Baby...
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Grandchildren Suing under Family Provisions Claims
When we think of family wealth protection, we often focus on ensuring that our assets are secured against external threats such as...
Jun 20, 20243 min read


🌴 Unveil Your Family Wealth Protection Mastery in Paradise 🌴
Dear SAPEPAA Member, Imagine This: Crystal-clear waters lapping at your feet, the sun setting over a tropical paradise, a refreshing...
Jun 13, 20244 min read
Vestey Trust case - the real story not the misinformation
On 9 April 2024 the Federal Court handed down a consumer protection decision in Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Master...
Apr 11, 20245 min read
The binding power of words in the complex world of inheritance and wills
by Tony Anamourlis How Estoppel shapes estate planning and understanding the unseen force of promises In the realm of estate planning,...
Apr 8, 20243 min read
SAPEPAA Update for Advisers
SAPEPAA is alive and well and following our recent SAPEPAA Adviser accreditation at the Gold Coast we have over 15 new members joining...
Mar 22, 20243 min read
Top Ten Estate Planning and Family Wealth Protection Resolutions for 2024
As we welcome 2024, it's an important time to prioritise your estate planning and family wealth protection. Making these resolutions now...
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Oct 22, 20230 min read


Recent Qld Family Provision Case
The case "Apps v Corbett & Anor [2023] QDC 55" revolves around a family provision claim under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). The...
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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