​Congratulations Mikaela!!
We’re delighted to congratulate Mikaela on her promotion to Senior Lawyer.
This achievement recognises her dedication, expertise, and the high standard of service she provides to our clients. We’re proud to have her as part of our team and look forward to seeing her continue to excel in this next chapter.

Generally, a will cannot be changed after death, but there are exceptions:
 

• Family provision claims – A court may order changes if someone was unfairly left out.
• Informal wills – If a document expresses the deceased’s true intentions but wasn’t properly signed, a court may recognise it.
• Executor agreements – Sometimes, beneficiaries agree to distribute assets differently from the will, but legal steps must be followed.

If you need help with estate disputes, we can guide you through the legal process.
 
You can read more frequently asked questions at our FAQ page here.

​From the entire team at Arthur Browne & Associates, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 
Our office will close at 5pm Tuesday 23rd December for the Christmas break and will re-open at 8.30am Monday 5th January 2026.
 
Thank you for your support throughout 2025.

​No, Queensland does not have an inheritance tax. However, other taxes may apply:
 

• Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – If you sell an inherited property (exemptions apply, such as selling a primary residence within two years).
• Superannuation death benefits – Tax may apply if paid to a non-dependent.
• Income from inherited assets – Rental income or dividends must be declared for tax purposes.

We can help you understand any tax obligations related to your inheritance.

The team at Arthur Browne & Associates extend our heartfelt congratulations to Arthur Browne, who was recently recognised by the Queensland Law Society for an incredible 50 years of service to the legal profession.
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It’s an honour for us to have taken over the firm Arthur and Beth built with such integrity, professionalism, and dedication to his clients.  

SLIPS AND FALLS – PART 1
 
I slipped over in a shopping centre, can I make a claim?
 
You may be able to make a claim for compensation for injuries which you sustained from a slip and fall in a public place if the injuries were the result of negligence on the part of someone else.
 
You cannot make a personal injury claim if you have slipped and fallen and it was your own fault.  You have to be able to point to someone else as having caused or contributed to the injuries.
 
Things like carelessness, or failing to properly clear a walkway of hazards are examples of negligence.
 
Slips and falls can occur for a number of reasons.  It may be because of the floor surface being slippery or recently mopped, unsafe shoes, or spilt food/drink.  Here are a few of the most common ways that slips and falls occur:

• a freshly mopped floor
• drink/other liquid spills in a shopping centre
• fruit dropped in the fruit and vegetable area (grapes are a common one!)
• drink spills at restaurants/bars
• tiles or pavement outside in rainy weather