Kate Redman & Associates

Kate Redman & Associates Wills and Estates firm providing a mobile service to clients in Brisbane, the Redlands, Logan and the Sunshine Coast.

01/03/2026

I can't believe this is still being recommended: Why 'burn books' backfire every single time.

You'd be surprised how many lawyers still suggest writing a burn book when you exclude someone from your Will.

It's essentially a separate letter where you lay out all the reasons why… every grievance, every piece of difficult history, every justification for your decision.

We strongly advise against this.

A burn book is usually emotional, undated and unsupported by proper evidence. That makes it easy to attack. All it does is hand the excluded person a document they can pull apart line by line.

“This never happened.”

“That’s not true.”

“There’s no proof of this.”

Instead of protecting your estate, you may be strengthening a claim against it.

If someone is legally eligible to challenge a Will under Queensland law, an emotional letter does not stop them. In many cases, it does the opposite.

This is where specialist legal advice matters. Knowing what not to include can be just as important as what you do include.

I’m Kate, founder of Kate Redman & Associates. We help time-poor Queensland families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free Wills and estate planning. So you can stop worrying about the what-ifs and feel safe, protected and prepared.

Have you heard the term “burn book” before?

Have you updated your Will recently?

Have you heard this before?

27/02/2026

Have you been named executor of a Will, but feel completely lost on where to start?

From closing bank accounts to dealing with beneficiaries, to protecting the estate from claims, being an executor can feel like a second job.

That’s where we step in.

At Kate Redman & Associates, we specialise in Wills and Estates. We’re a mobile, all-female team who come to you across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, and we also work virtually right across Queensland.

I’m Kate Redman, Principal Solicitor. Give us a call and let us guide you through every step with clarity and care.

Note: This content is legal information only, not legal advice. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

I was on my way to see a client when I received a call, “We’ve got the kids with us… is that okay?” she asked.She sounde...
24/02/2026

I was on my way to see a client when I received a call, “We’ve got the kids with us… is that okay?” she asked.

She sounded worried, like having her kids there might be a problem.

It wasn’t.

When I arrived, she mentioned a playground nearby and said, “We’re hoping they’ll be alright for a bit.”

I laughed and said, “How about I grab them some hot chips?”

Her whole body relaxed. “They’d love that,” she said.

That’s what we do at Kate Redman & Associates. We make room for real life.

We come to you. We bring the chips.

I’m Kate, founder of Kate Redman & Associates. We help time-poor families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free wills and estate planning. So you can stop worrying about the “what-ifs” and feel safe, protected and prepared.

Need to get your will sorted, but life’s a juggle? Let’s make it easy.

20/02/2026

Business owners over 60: Have you been building your business but forgotten about your Will?

Let’s make sure your legacy is secure, both in business and personally.

If you’re the sole director and you don’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney, everything stops if something happens to you. Payroll, bills, client work. No one can legally step in.

That’s why it’s essential to get your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney sorted.

I’m Kate Redman, Director and Principal Solicitor of Kate Redman & Associates. We’re a specialist Wills and Estates law firm. We provide mobile services throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, and virtually across Queensland.

Have a chat with us. We’d love to help you protect what matters most: your family, your business and your legacy.

Note: This content is legal information only, not legal advice. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

When it comes to protecting your family’s future, your Will deserves more than a signature. It deserves a champion.At Ka...
17/02/2026

When it comes to protecting your family’s future, your Will deserves more than a signature. It deserves a champion.

At Kate Redman & Associates, we’re not the kind of law firm that hides behind mahogany desks.

We roll up our sleeves, stand by your side and fight like hell to protect your wishes.

Because real protection comes from watertight planning and a lawyer who knows the lay of the land.

At Kate Redman & Associates, we help time-poor families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free Wills and estate services.

So you can stop worrying about the 'what-ifs' and feel safe, protected and prepared.

Being an executor means managing money, not just signing papers.You’ll need to open a dedicated estate bank account. Why...
15/02/2026

Being an executor means managing money, not just signing papers.

You’ll need to open a dedicated estate bank account. Why?

- To collect income (like rent or dividends)
- To receive refunds or insurance payouts
- To pay funeral costs, taxes, and bills
- To distribute funds to beneficiaries

Keeping it all separate helps protect you legally and gives everyone peace of mind.

Need support with the finances? That’s part of our service.

At Kate Redman & Associates, we help time-poor families across Queensland protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free Wills and estate services. So you can stop worrying about the 'what-ifs' and feel safe, protected and prepared.

13/02/2026

Every parent wants their hard-earned legacy to truly benefit their children. But life is unpredictable. Relationships change, circumstances shift and sometimes the best intentions don’t play out as planned.

That’s why many families choose a Testamentary Trust Will.

Rather than leaving assets directly in a child’s name, the inheritance is held in a protective trust.

This means:

• Support for children and grandchildren can be managed wisely
• Assets are less exposed to financial or relationship risks
• There are tax benefits that can ease the load on the next generation

At Kate Redman & Associates, we believe your planning should reflect the care you’ve always shown your family.

That’s why we take the time to explain your options clearly, and why so many parents find peace of mind in knowing their legacy will be secure.

We’re a specialist all-female wills and estates team, coming to you across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and virtually throughout Queensland.

Ready to explore how a Testamentary Trust Will could work for your family? Let’s have a conversation.

Note: This content is legal information only, not legal advice. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Remote work isn’t just a perk at Kate Redman & Associates. It’s the foundation of a firm built differently.Here’s how we...
10/02/2026

Remote work isn’t just a perk at Kate Redman & Associates. It’s the foundation of a firm built differently.

Here’s how we make it work:

➥ Core hours of 10–3, with full flexibility outside those hours
➥ Firm-issued laptops and phones for quality and security
➥ Clear boundaries: no calls from the boss outside core hours
➥ Full access to leadership when needed

We trust our team to get the job done without hovering.

We stay connected through 1:1 coffee catch-ups, milestone and “just because” celebrations and supporting each other like humans... not billable machines.

The result?

Stronger loyalty, smarter work and a happier more resilient team.

At Kate Redman, we're not tweaking the old model. We're building a new one where humanity and high performance go hand in hand.

Quick poll: who thinks a family trust is something you’re "meant to have"? Family trusts are often talked about as a def...
08/02/2026

Quick poll: who thinks a family trust is something you’re "meant to have"?

Family trusts are often talked about as a default step. Something sensible people do once they reach a certain stage of life.

As a result, family trusts are frequently set up quickly, copied from someone else’s situation or treated as a box to tick rather than an appropriate decision. We’ve seen that approach lead to confusion, unnecessary cost and legal structures that don’t actually protect anyone.

Let’s clear up a few common myths.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟭: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
Truth: A family trust only makes sense if it aligns with your financial goals, assets, and long-term plans. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟮: 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀
Truth: Trusts are about structure. They can be useful at many stages of life, but only when there is a clear purpose behind them.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟯: 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
Truth: A trust only works if it is used correctly. Assets need to be transferred properly, decisions need to be documented, and responsibilities need to be understood. A trust is not automatic protection.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟰: 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁
Truth: Trusts require ongoing attention. Changes in assets, relationships, or intentions should trigger updates. Succession planning matters just as much as the initial setup.

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟱: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁
Truth: Good trust planning requires collaboration. Lawyers, accountants and financial advisors all play a role. When they don’t work together, gaps appear and those gaps can be expensive.

Why this matters: Because family trust structures should be tools, not trophies. When used intentionally, they can support families and build legacies.

I’m Kate, founder of Kate Redman & Associates. We help time-poor Queensland families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free wills and estate planning. So you can stop worrying about the what-ifs and feel safe, protected and prepared.

Interested? Send a message & let’s talk.

05/02/2026

When was the last time you updated your Will?

Last year we helped a family administer an estate where the most recent Will was dated… 1982.

That’s more than 30 years out of date.

Because it hadn’t been updated, the process became unnecessarily complicated.

We had to track down an executor from decades ago, confirm his agreement to act, and jump through extra hoops that could have been avoided.

The truth is, keeping your Will current makes estate administration smoother, faster, and far less stressful for the loved ones you leave behind.

If your Will hasn’t been looked at since your kids were born, since you got divorced, since you bought a house, or if it’s been more than 5 years, it’s time for a refresh.

I’m Kate Redman, Principal Solicitor of Kate Redman & Associates. We’re a mobile, all-female Wills and Estates law firm serving families across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and virtually throughout Queensland.

We offer clear guidance, fixed fees and real solutions, whether at your kitchen table, in hospital, or online.

If your Will needs a revamp, let’s make it simple. Reach out today and get it sorted.

Note: This content is legal information only, not legal advice. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

I had to reread the email twice to make sure it was real. Grace Robbie from Lawyers Weekly wanted to interview me about ...
02/02/2026

I had to reread the email twice to make sure it was real.

Grace Robbie from Lawyers Weekly wanted to interview me about a recent LinkedIn post I’d shared challenging the way parents are treated in the legal profession.

For years, parents, especially mothers, have been quietly absorbing the message that exhaustion is normal, overwork is expected and “just pushing through” is the cost of staying in the industry.

The truth is, this mindset didn’t come from nowhere.

It was built into a system that rewards presenteeism, punishes flexibility and assumes someone else is picking up the caregiving load at home. When that “someone else” doesn’t exist, women are left carrying two full-time roles and pretending it’s sustainable.

What rarely gets said publicly is how damaging this becomes over time.

Not just to mental health, but to identity, confidence, and any sense of life outside the law. The promised payoff of stability, partnership, or security doesn’t always arrive. And when it doesn’t, many women quietly ask themselves, 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩?

I’m Kate, founder of Kate Redman & Associates. We help time-poor Queensland families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free wills and estate planning.

I’m glad this conversation is finally in the open.

Not because we’re doing anything radical for the sake of it. But because we’re proving that good lawyering is about judgment, ethics, skill, and drive, not about who can sit at a desk five days.

Does this sound familiar to you?
Are we really okay with this being normal for another generation?

A family trust without a purpose is like baking a cake with no recipe and hoping it works out.Let’s make this the year o...
01/02/2026

A family trust without a purpose is like baking a cake with no recipe and hoping it works out.

Let’s make this the year of No More Random Family Trusts.

Too many people come to us with a trust that was set up years ago, with no clear intention behind it. No assets have ever moved into it. No one can explain how it fits into their overall estate plan.

When someone asks us to establish a family trust, we slow the process down, deliberately.

❶ We want to understand the goal.

❷ We want to know how it connects to your financial advice.

❸ We want to understand how succession will actually work in practice.

Family trusts can be powerful when done properly. They should exist for a reason, be used with intention and form part of a bigger picture.

I’m Kate, founder of Kate Redman & Associates. We help time-poor Queensland families protect their future and peace of mind with mobile, jargon-free wills and estate planning. So you can stop worrying about the what-ifs and feel safe, protected and prepared.

Before you sign anything new, ask yourself one question.

What problem is this structure actually meant to solve?

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