Pitter patter of tiny feet …

Congratulations Shannyn and welcome little Madison.

Congratulations and best wishes to Merthyr Law Associate Shannyn Hillyard and her partner Daniel on the safe arrival of their first child, a beautiful daughter, Madison.

Shannyn will away from Merthyr Law for approximately six months. We all wish Shannyn and her family many hours of joy with their new baby.

On the road for ICAA

Director Steve Grant is joining David Glen, Tax Council from Tower Life, on an ICAA Roadshow to regional Queensland in October.

The roadshow, sponsored by Perpetual, is titled “Strategies to consider when the wheels stop turning in your business succession plan“.  Steve’s session is: “Beirats and other alternatives to succession”.

Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants can attend the seminar in Rockhampton (Oct 3), Mackay (Oct 5), Sunshine Coast (Oct 26) and at a Perpetual Ltd Seminar in Brisbane (Oct 27).

Self Managed Superannuation Funds Conference

On September 8, Kieran Hoare will present a paper titled: “Progressive Acquisition of Business Real Property” at the 6th Annual Self Managed Superannutioan Funds Conference at the Sofitel on the Gold Coast.

This is a 2 day conference organised by Television Education Network Pty Ltd and sponsored by Sound Education in Superannuation.

Will Drafting 2011 Conference

On 21 September 2011 Kieran Hoare will present a paper “Understanding the Basics of Financials in Estate Documents” at the Will Drafting 2011 conference hosted by Lexis Nexis.

This conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza in Brisbane and is a  professional development opportunity for young lawyers, articled clerks, junior practitioners, graduate solicitors and paralegals designed to help practitioners develop their best practice for wills & estates.

Kieran’s topic: “Understanding the basics of financials in estate documents” covers the following:

  • Getting familiar with superannuation including SMSFs and retail funds
  • Tax strategies, such as advising on the principal place of residence and CGT
  • Examining case studies.

Professional Development

Merthyr Law Director, Kieran Hoare is the guest speaker at the next Younger Tax Professional lunch and workshop 13 July 2011.
On Wednesday 13 July, Merthyr Law Director, Kieran Hoare, will be the guest speaker at The Tax Institutes, Younger Tax Professionals Luncheon: He will be speaking on “Superannuation – The Special Purpose Trust”.
The Tax Institute is the leading provider of tax education for tax professionals. The Events and Education Division provides tax training through continuing professional development (CPD) activities as well as formal courses. More information about this and other professional development opportunities hosted by The Tax Institute can be found on their web site: http://www.taxinstitute.com.au/events-and-education/upcoming-cpd-events

Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium

Kieran Hoare will speak at a Rotary breakfast meeting in July.
On Thursday 21 July, Kieran Hoare will be the guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Brisbane Planetarium, breakfast for members. His topic is “Tricks, tales and titbits. SMSFs, estate planning and asset protection.”

Hot Topics Seminars

If you missed our recent seminars in April, contact us for more information.

Each year, Merthyr Law presents seminars on some of the current key issues. April 2011’s topics were:

  • Abolition of Small Business CGT Concessions in May 2011 Budget? Super to the Rescue!
  • Division 7A. When will those loans deemed be taken to be dividends from your company?
  • Family Law. Prenuptial, Cohabitation or Binding Financial Agreements – Are they worth the paper they are written on?
  • Challenging a Will.
  • Land Tax. Effectiveness of multiple trust ownership after June 2010 amendments.

Professional Advisor Network

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Networking has long been recognized as a vital key to business success. If you are an accountant, financial planner, insurance broker or SMSF adviser and wish to know more about joining Merthyr Law’s Professional Adviser Network, contact us today.

New Gold Coast Office

You will find us on the 12th level of the Corporate Centre One Building, at the corner of Bundall Road and Slatyer Avenue in Bundall.

Merthyr Law associate Shannyn Hillyard is based at the Gold Coast office and looks forward to seeing you soon.

Head office is still located on the 2nd level of the Qantas Building at 247 Adelaide Street, Brisbane. Click here for maps of our office locations.