Case Study: Superannuation Succession Planning for a Blended Family
This case study considers the superannuation succession planning for a man in a blended family, trying to ensure his children from his first marriage also get some inheritance
Self Managed Super Fund: Death and Loss of Capacity
Self Managed Super Fund: Death and Loss of Capacity by Jacqui Brauman I recently attended a seminar at which Peter Pascoe, barrister, shared a paper on this very topic. Since more and more people and using self [...]
Who Can I Leave My Superannuation Death Benefit To?
There is only a small range of people who are eligible to receive a superannuation death benefit directly.
If super is not my estate asset, what else is not my estate asset?
In simple terms, estate assets are assets that you own in your personal name at the date of your death. These are the assets that are dealt with in your Will. Non estate assets are dealt with otherwise.
Your Superannuation is Not Your Asset
For many people, their superannuation is their biggest asset. However, your superannuation is not an estate asset to be dealt with under your Will. Instead, it is an asset held on your behalf by the trustee of your superannuation fund.
Terminally Ill – Should I take my super out or not?
If you know you’re going to die, you will want to do what’s best for your family, but you’re probably also going to want to have a bit of fun while you’re still feeling ok.