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TJS Law

Law Firm

Wills and Estate Planning
Estate and Trust Administration
Estate Disputes
Commercial and Business Law

TJS Law is a boutique Noosaville law firm helping individuals, families and business owners navigate important legal decisions with clarity and confidence. Led by solicitor Samantha Sheppard, the firm focuses on wills and estate planning, estate administration, estate disputes, and related business and leasing matters. Known for clear communication and practical advice, TJS Law takes a personalise

d approach to every matter. The team understands that estate and succession issues are rarely straightforward, which is why they explain each step in plain English, outline what is needed next, and keep clients informed throughout the process. Whether someone is planning ahead, acting as an executor, updating documents after a life change, or dealing with a disagreement over an estate, TJS Law provides calm, solicitor-led support tailored to the client’s circumstances. Clients work with real people, not a rotating inbox, and benefit from a structured process designed to reduce uncertainty. Based in Noosaville and serving Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, the firm is committed to making complex legal matters feel more manageable through tailored guidance, discretion, and a strong focus on steady, professional service.

04/09/2026

Signed documents won’t protect you if the plan fails under pressure. A co-owner, creditor, former partner or family member challenges the arrangement, and suddenly everyone is negotiating access, decisions and value from scratch. Asset protection means testing the structure before that happens: who can make decisions, what happens if someone exits, and how the business or assets are dealt with during succession. TJS Law can review the arrangements calmly and explain the position in plain English. Request an appointment or call (07) 5324 1944.

02/09/2026

A promise made to keep the peace can create a dispute later.

Informal assurances, partial document sharing, or changing arrangements may be relied on as evidence that the family reached an agreement, even when nobody understood them that way at the time.

Before the next family conversation adds to the confusion, get advice about what should be recorded, what should remain open, and the next step for resolving the disagreement.

Contact TJS Law to request an appointment.

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31/08/2026

How we test a commercial agreement before you sign: we follow the money, the responsibility and the exit path.

We map four practical points:

• Who must do what
• What evidence triggers payment
• Who carries the risk if something goes wrong
• How either party can end the arrangement

This obligation map can reveal gaps that a clause-by-clause skim misses. It helps clarify expectations before they become disputes, delays or unexpected costs.

Request an appointment or call (07) 5324 1944 for a calm, solicitor-led review.

28/08/2026

Could your partner legally act for you if you suddenly could not speak for yourself?

Many people assume the answer is yes. In practice, a financial or legal power of attorney and an advance health directive deal with different decisions. One may cover financial, property or business matters; the other records your wishes about future medical treatment. Putting the right documents in place can help your family act with greater clarity when time matters.

Contact TJS Law for a clear, solicitor-led review of what you may need in place.

Call (07) 5324 1944

26/08/2026

The will says they get it. That does not mean it is time to pay them.

Before distributing an estate, an executor may need to confirm debts, possible claims, tax, asset ownership records, and the estate’s authority to transfer property. One early payment can leave you personally exposed if something later surfaces. Request an appointment or call (07) 5324 1944.

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24/08/2026

Are you asking everyone to agree on what the deceased “would have wanted” before discussing the estate?

That can turn personal memories into legal arguments. Keep communication constructive by separating what is known, signed documents, asset records and key dates, from what is disputed. A solicitor can then explain the relevant issues in plain English, helping your family focus on the decisions that need to be made.

Request an appointment with TJS Law.

21/08/2026

A signed agreement can still fail you. Your business changed. Did your contract?

New staff, subcontractors, software, premises or ownership can change how your business operates. If your agreement does not keep pace, authority, confidentiality, insurance and assignment obligations may no longer reflect reality. Add a review trigger for major business changes, not only the renewal date. Request an appointment or call (07) 5324 1944.

19/08/2026

“I thought my daughter could handle everything, but she couldn’t use the document when we needed it.”

A family had arranged a power of attorney, believing it would cover whatever arose. When illness led to hospitalisation, questions followed:

When did the document start?
What decisions did it authorise?
Would the bank, hospital or care provider accept it?

A power of attorney is not a general permission slip. Its effect depends on how it is drafted, when it begins and the authority it gives. An advance health directive addresses your wishes about future medical treatment, but it also needs to be understood and accessible when decisions must be made.

Putting these documents in place is important. Reviewing them with a solicitor, and making sure your family knows where they are and how they operate, can prevent confusion during illness, hospitalisation or a move into care.

Request an appointment with TJS Law or call (07) 5324 1944.

17/08/2026

3 recorded gates can change an estate from “ready to distribute” to “ready to defend”.

Before money or property changes hands, executors and administrators should record:

• Debts and tax obligations confirmed
• The right authority obtained for each asset
• Beneficiary receipts documented

These steps help show what was checked, who was entitled to receive an asset, and when distribution occurred. They can also reduce uncertainty if questions arise later.

Estate administration involves paperwork, transfers, approvals and careful communication. A solicitor-led process can help keep each step clear and proportionate.

Request an appointment with TJS Law.

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14/08/2026

Stop treating silence as agreement during estate administration.

When beneficiaries are left guessing about progress, proposed decisions or expected timing, uncertainty can quickly become suspicion. Regular, plain-English updates help everyone understand what is happening and why. They are part of a clear, defensible process, not an unnecessary courtesy.

If estate administration has become difficult to manage, Contact TJS Law or call (07) 5324 1944.

Address

4/65 Mary Street, Noosaville, Queensland, 4566
Noosa Heads, QLD
4567

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.tjslaw.com.au/

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