The Vicca Law Podcast: Protecting Legacies. Resolving Conflicts.

27 November 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 40 Elder Law Trends Emerging in Practice In this episode, the team explores the emerging trends shaping elder law in Queensland as the state’s population continues to age. Drawing from real matters seen in practice, the discussion highlights the most common issues affecting older Australians and their families from rising concerns around capacity...

20 November 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 39 Capacity issues with Elders In this week’s episode, the conversation turns to one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood topics in estate planning: capacity. As Australians live longer and accumulate more substantial estates, legal capacity has become a pivotal concern—particularly when drafting Wills, appointing Enduring Powers of A...

13 November 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 38 Elder Abuse In this week’s episode, the discussion continues the Elder Law series with a closer look at elder abuse—an increasingly significant legal and social issue in Australia. As more families navigate the challenges of ageing, medical decision-making, and financial responsibility, understanding elder abuse is essential. The episode exami...

6 November 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 37 What is Elder Abuse and why does it matter In this week’s episode, the focus turns to elder abuse - what it is, why it matters, and the legal safeguards available to protect older Australians. As the population ages and lifespans increase, issues relating to incapacity, decision-making powers, and vulnerability are becoming more prevalent. The...

30 October 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 36 Testamentary Trusts This week’s episode breaks down the role of testamentary trusts in modern estate planning. Often misunderstood, testamentary trusts are powerful legal tools that come into effect after your death, offering enhanced protection, control, and flexibility for how your assets are distributed. Lidia explains how these trusts can h...

23 October 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 35 Safeguarding in Future Relationship In this week’s episode, Lidia Vicca explores how to protect your estate plan when entering a new relationship following a separation, divorce, or the end of a de facto partnership. Many people focus on the emotional or financial aspects of moving forward but overlook the critical legal steps required to safeg...

16 October 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 34 Steps to Take After You Separate From Your Spouse In this week’s episode, Lidia Vicca outlines the critical estate planning steps to take after separating from a spouse or de facto partner. Separation is more than just a relationship milestone, it carries significant legal implications for your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, and other estate...

09 October 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 33 De Facto Relationships and Your Will In this week’s episode, Lidia Vicca explores how de facto relationships impact your Will and estate planning in Queensland. Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), de facto partners have rights similar to spouses when it comes to inheritance—but only if specific legal criteria are met. Lidia outlines what legal...

02 October 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 32 What Happens to Your Will When You Get Married? In this week’s episode, the focus turns to how marriage can unexpectedly impact your estate plan. Many people are unaware that in Queensland—and most other Australian jurisdictions—getting married automatically revokes an existing Will, unless that Will was made in contemplation of the marriage. T...

25 September 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 31 Guardianship applications in QCAT In this week’s episode, Lidia discusses guardianship applications in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)—a legal process that becomes necessary when an adult loses capacity and there is no valid Enduring Power of Attorney in place. The episode explores the circumstances that might lead to...

18 September 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 30 Advanced Health Directives In this week’s episode, Lidia explores the important role of an Advanced Health Directive (AHD) in estate planning. Unlike an Enduring Power of Attorney, an AHD allows individuals to clearly outline their preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in advance—helping guide decisions if they lose capacity...

11 September 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 29 Common Issues with Enduring Powers of Attorney In this week’s episode, Lidia examines some of the most common issues that arise with Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs) and how to avoid them. While EPOAs are essential in safeguarding your future decision-making, poorly drafted or misunderstood documents can lead to confusion, misuse, and unin...

04 September 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 28 What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? In this week’s episode, the focus is on Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs) and their crucial role in future-proofing your personal and financial wellbeing. Lidia explains how an EPOA enables you to legally appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated due to illness, injur...

28 August 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 27 Right to reside clause In this week’s episode, the focus is on the right to reside clause—an increasingly valuable tool in modern estate planning. A right to reside clause allows you to grant someone the legal right to live in a property after your death without transferring ownership. This is particularly useful in blended family scenarios or w...

21 August 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 26 Leaving a gift to charity in your Will In this week’s episode, we explore the increasingly popular practice of leaving a gift to charity in your Will. Known as a charitable bequest, this type of legacy allows individuals to support causes close to their heart long after they’re gone. While the intention is noble, incorporating charitable gifts i...

14 August 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 25 Gifting family heirlooms in your Will In this week's episode, we take a closer look at one of the most sentimental aspects of estate planning: gifting family heirlooms in your will. From antique jewellery and vintage watches to treasured furniture and keepsakes, heirlooms hold deep emotional and historical significance. But passing them on isn’t...

07 August 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 24 Gifting pets in your Will In this week's episode, we explore an often-overlooked aspect of estate planning: what happens to your beloved pets when you pass away. Pets are legally considered property under Queensland law, which means you can leave them to someone in your will just like any other personal asset. But unlike furniture or jewellery,...

31 July 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 23 You have a monetary order - what are your next steps In this episode, Lidia Vicca unpacks what happens after you’ve secured a monetary order or judgment through QCAT or a Queensland court. While winning your case is a key milestone, enforcement is often where the real challenge begins. This episode outlines the practical next steps to take once a...

24 July 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 22 QCAT In Episode 22 of The Vicca Law Podcast, Lidia Vicca takes a closer look at QCAT—the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal—and its important role in delivering accessible justice across the state. Designed to provide a faster, less formal, and cost-effective alternative to court, QCAT handles a diverse array of matters, including minor...

17 July 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 21 Cost of Going to Court In Episode 21 of The Vicca Law Podcast, Lidia Vicca breaks down the financial realities of going to court in Queensland and why litigation is often far more costly than people anticipate. This episode focuses on the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, explaining how the expense of legal proceedings arises not from a s...

10 July 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 20 Pre-Court Steps – How to Avoid Going to Court In Episode 20 of The Vicca Law Podcast, Lidia Vicca explores the importance of pre-court steps in resolving disputes before they escalate to litigation. The episode emphasises that while going to court may seem like the default solution, the legal system in Queensland is designed to encourage early and...

03 July 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 19 Overview of the Court System in Queensland In Episode 19 of The Vicca Law Podcast, Lidia Vicca provides a clear and concise overview of the civil court system in Queensland, offering essential guidance for individuals navigating legal disputes. This episode outlines the hierarchy and jurisdiction of Queensland’s civil courts, beginning with the Qu...

26 June 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 18 Shareholding and your Estate Plan In this episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the spotlight is on shareholding and estate planning—an often overlooked yet critical area for business owners. The discussion focuses on what happens to shares in a proprietary company after the death of a shareholder, and the importance of planning for that transition. L...

19 June 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep 17 The Importance of Business Succession Planning: a Commercial Lawyer’s Perspective with Scott MacNeill of Gibson MacNeill This episode of The Vicca Law Podcast continues the June focus on business succession planning with a special guest appearance by Scott MacNeill of Gibson MacNeill Lawyers. Scott, a commercial lawyer with experience across both p...

12 June 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep 16 Trusts and your Estate Plan This episode of The Vicca Law Podcast explores the often misunderstood relationship between family trusts and estate planning. While many individuals benefit from assets held in discretionary family trusts—particularly those tied to business interests—there is a common misconception that these assets can be gifted throug...