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Feature Presenter - 29 April 2026 - Scott Anderson – RiverLegal

What happens when a Will is clear, but a family member challenges it after death?

This Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at BNI Riverside – Brisbane, Scott Anderson from RiverLegal will be our featured presenter. Scott specialises in Wills and Estate Planning, helping individuals and families put clear, legally sound plans in place to protect their assets and support their loved ones.

In this session, Scott will walk through a recent deceased estate dispute from the Victorian Court of Appeal, highlighting how even a well-intentioned Will can lead to complex and costly challenges. The case centres on an elderly mother who intended to leave her estate equally to her seven adult children. Despite having a Will that reflected this, one child brought a claim seeking a significantly greater share of the estate. Scott will use this case as the basis for a practical discussion, including:
• What steps could have been taken during the mother’s lifetime to reduce the risk of a claim
• What courts consider when determining family provision claims
• What other family members should do if a claim is brought

Who should hear this presentation?
• Individuals and families who do not yet have a Will in place
• People with family arrangements that may impact estate planning decisions
• Professionals such as accountants and financial advisors supporting clients with long-term planning

If you want to understand how estate disputes arise and how to reduce the risk of them happening in your own family, this is a session worth attending.

Visitors are always welcome at BNI Riverside. Join us this Wednesday morning at the United Service Club in Spring Hill to hear Scott’s presentation, meet the chapter, and gain practical insight into protecting your wishes and your family. Click here and use the ‘Visit Us’ button to register your visit: http://bit.ly/4lQvcPk

Feature Presenter – 22 April 2026 - Anne Meagher

What should you do when you receive a notice from the ATO, and which ones matter most?

This Wednesday at BNI Riverside – Brisbane, we welcome Anne Meagher, Director at SV Partners, as our featured presenter.

Anne specialises in helping business owners and individuals understand their financial position early so they can make informed decisions with clarity and dignity.

Anne will speak about the current insolvency landscape in Australia and the options available when someone is facing financial difficulties, whether personally or within their corporate structure. She will explain why seeking help early can open up far more solutions than waiting until the situation becomes critical.

In this session, Anne will walk through two real case examples that highlight the difference early intervention can make. One involves a personal insolvency, being bankruptcy, and the other a corporate insolvency, being liquidation. Both examples involve significant ATO debt and ignored notices, ultimately leading to Anne’s appointment as either trustee or liquidator.

Who should hear this presentation?
• Business owners experiencing cash flow pressure or financial uncertainty
• Individuals facing personal debt challenges
• Professionals such as accountants and financial advisors who support clients through periods of financial strain

If you or your clients would benefit from understanding the early warning signs of insolvency and the pathways available, this is a session not to be missed.
Join us this Wednesday at the United Service Club in Spring Hill, Brisbane, to hear Anne and connect with a community of professionals who support each other through trusted referrals.

Click here and use the ‘Visit Us’ button to register your visit: http://bit.ly/4lQvcPk