TJS Law

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.

Finalising estate docs? Don’t assume.We often see the same hidden problem: a will lists one set of beneficiaries, but a ...
17/06/2026

Finalising estate docs? Don’t assume.

We often see the same hidden problem: a will lists one set of beneficiaries, but a super or policy nomination is outdated.

If your lawyer’s working from “assumptions” rather than a side-by-side check, you can accidentally lock in the wrong people—and your family then has to spend time and money untangling the mismatch.

Ask your solicitor to map this clearly, side-by-side:

Your will beneficiaries
Your super death-benefit nominations
Any insurance/beneficiary designations

And confirm what happens if a nomination is outdated.

Contact TJS Law to request an appointment: (07) 5324 1944.

“We’ll sell the house and sort it later.”If the estate administration is already feeling tense, that plan can backfire f...
15/06/2026

“We’ll sell the house and sort it later.”
If the estate administration is already feeling tense, that plan can backfire fast—before executor/administrator duties, asset valuation, and beneficiary notices are properly handled.

When steps get taken on assumptions, later decisions start competing:
unclear records, different versions of “what was agreed,” and delays that make emotions louder than the paperwork.

We use a clear, solicitor-led process to keep the steps defensible and the communication calm.
Contact TJS Law or call (07) 5324 1944 to request an appointment.

Most “bad deals” in commercial agreements aren’t caused by huge obligations.They’re caused by missing definitions.If you...
12/06/2026

Most “bad deals” in commercial agreements aren’t caused by huge obligations.
They’re caused by missing definitions.

If you can’t clearly point to what counts as “completion,” what “consents” mean in practice, or what qualifies as a “material breach,” the contract becomes a guessing game. And guessing always turns into escalation.

We help Noosaville, Noosa and Sunshine Coast business owners tighten the wording around:
- completion and payment triggers
- consent processes and timing
- termination wording (and what happens after)

Want a solicitor-led, plain-English check of your key definitions, payment triggers, and termination clauses? Request an appointment or call (07) 5324 1944 / Contact TJS Law.

“Deliver services promptly” — but promptly compared to what?We often see this kind of vague wording in commercial agreem...
08/06/2026

“Deliver services promptly” — but promptly compared to what?

We often see this kind of vague wording in commercial agreements. When expectations aren’t measurable, disputes start before anyone realises it: one party thinks it’s “on track”, the other feels it’s “too slow”.

Plain-English clause swap we recommend:
• Scope of work (what’s actually included)
• Dates/milestones (when each step is due)
• Acceptance criteria (how you’ll tell it’s done)

And the part most agreements forget: the change process.
• How variations are requested
• What changes cost
• When timelines update

When both sides can objectively point to the same checklist, there’s less arguing about “good enough” and more getting to “done”.

Request an appointment.

That hard estate message sent?Pause 48 hours.When emotions are high, the first reply is often the one everyone regrets l...
05/06/2026

That hard estate message sent?
Pause 48 hours.

When emotions are high, the first reply is often the one everyone regrets later. We see families send accusations because the wording feels urgent—then relationships fracture further.

If there’s a disagreement, try a “cooling-off clause” in advance. Agree to a 48-hour pause after any hard message, then respond with only a one-paragraph, factual update:

Dates, documents, and what you’re asking for—no emotion, no add-ons.

Your lawyer can draft the wording so it stays calm, discreet, and resolution-focused, and helps keep communication constructive while decisions move forward.

Contact TJS Law to discuss a cooling-off approach for your situation.

A lot of people want to “leave money to the kids”… but worry it’ll land in one hit.A testamentary trust does something d...
03/06/2026

A lot of people want to “leave money to the kids”… but worry it’ll land in one hit.

A testamentary trust does something different. Instead of giving money straight out, your will can set up a separate trust that controls when (and how) beneficiaries receive income and capital.

That structure can help most when:
- You want funds protected for children until they’re older or a specific time
- You’re managing a “spend-more-later” risk
- A loved one needs clear, supported payments after you’re gone

If you’re drafting or reviewing your will, ask for a calm, plain-English review with a solicitor at TJS Law.

Call (07) 5324 1944 or contact TJS Law to request an appointment.

Executor survival guide: the 3 “quiet” admin steps that cause the most delaysWe see it after the funeral paperwork is “d...
01/06/2026

Executor survival guide: the 3 “quiet” admin steps that cause the most delays

We see it after the funeral paperwork is “done” — estates stall in the unglamorous bits.

Three admin steps we watch closely:
1) Getting the right account/asset statements together (so balances and ownership are clear).
2) Handling property transfers correctly (titles, leases, and who actually needs to sign).
3) Confirming who gets what before distribution (so you don’t pause for corrections later).

When those are missed, it’s not dramatic at first — it’s the back-and-forth: requests, re-requests, and delays that could have been avoided.

If you want a solicitor-led process that keeps things moving in plain English, Contact TJS Law to book an appointment.

That “estimated” outgoings figure can turn nasty fast.Before you sign, pull the outgoings clause and look for three thin...
29/05/2026

That “estimated” outgoings figure can turn nasty fast.

Before you sign, pull the outgoings clause and look for three things:

1) What expenses can be passed to you (rates, insurance, repairs, management fees, make-good costs—are they listed, or “anything”?)
2) How it’s calculated (actuals vs estimated, caps or exclusions, and what happens if estimates are wrong)
3) Whether you have audit/records rights (can you request statements, verify totals, and challenge mistakes?)

One missing definition can mean you’re paying for costs you didn’t realise were on the table.

Save this 60-second checklist. Then if you want us to sanity-check the clauses in plain English, Request an appointment with TJS Law.

“POA isn’t a blanket take-over.”We hear this worry a lot: “Will my attorney be able to step in for everything?”In plain ...
27/05/2026

“POA isn’t a blanket take-over.”

We hear this worry a lot: “Will my attorney be able to step in for everything?”

In plain terms, a financial/legal power of attorney usually allows your attorney to act within the scope you set, for example:

Pay bills and manage everyday finances
Manage bank/building society accounts
Handle certain transactions and dealings

What it typically does NOT mean:

Your attorney can do whatever they want, for any purpose
It overrides your will (it’s about decisions during your lifetime)
It automatically covers health decisions (those sit with an advance health directive)

Before you sign, we recommend you:

Check the wording and limits in the document
Appoint backups (in case your first choice can’t act)
Ensure it aligns with your will and your broader plan

If you want us to help you set it up clearly, Contact TJS Law or Request an appointment.

Not sure if it’s an estate expense? Pause.If you can’t explain why the estate is paying—mortgage rates, repairs, funeral...
25/05/2026

Not sure if it’s an estate expense? Pause.

If you can’t explain why the estate is paying—mortgage rates, repairs, funeral add-ons—it’s a sign to pause and get solicitor-led guidance before money moves.

The cleanest way to stay organised and compliant is simple:
Document the decision before the payment goes out.

Ask us to help you sort what belongs to the estate, what doesn’t, and how to record the reasons clearly—so you’re not left guessing later.

Contact TJS Law to talk it through.

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Noosa Heads, QLD
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