Superannuation death benefits are an important part of estate planning because they usually don’t automatically form part of your estate.
Superannuation
What is Estate Planning?
Proper estate planning involves more than having an up-to-date Will. What other factors need to be considered when it comes to your money and assets?
SMSF – do you have a Binding Death Nomination
A Binding Death Nomination ensures superannuation benefits in an SMSF are distributed according to the member’s wishes, reducing the risk of legal challenges.
Willpower for Will Making – the top excuses for delaying making a Will debunked
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For a number of reasons, a large proportion of adults do not have a Will yet with the assistance of a solicitor the process of making a Will can be simple.
Supreme Court Decision – Binding Death Benefit Nomination and Enduring Powers of Attorney
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Self Managed Super Funds, Binding Death Benefit Nominations, Enduring Powers of Attorney and your Will.
Mackay Tops Lost Superannuation
Mackay was recently listed as one of the areas which has a large amount of lost/unclaimed Superannuation.
Am I Insured?
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Do you know what coverage you have through your superannuation?
SMSF Beneficiary Nominations
It is not well-known or understood that on a Member’s death their superannuation benefits do not automatically form part of their estate. Nor can they be given away by a person’s Will. Most Superannuation Fund Trust Deeds require the Trustee to take into account the Member’s beneficiary nomination. Any person setting up a SMSF should ensure that they put in place a valid death benefit nomination.
An Achievable New Year’s Resolution: Review Superannuation Death Notice Nominations
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New year resolutions are often difficult to maintain and according to research are unachievable because the goal is too vague or having unrealistic expectations.
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