• anonymous
• What makes a document or verbal agreement "legally binding"?
• July 19, 2026

“We often see clients who’ve reached informal agreements without considering tax implications, only to face unexpected tax bills that significantly diminish their settlement’s value. The simplest approach is transferring assets directly between spouses under formal orders. With proper documentation, CGT rollover relief applies, meaning the receiving spouse inherits the original cost base and acquisition date of the asset. Family trusts …