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Nominating Your Legal Personal Representative

6 years ago

Nominating your Legal Personal Representative as your beneficiary for your superannuation It may be after receiving advice from your Estate Planning Lawyer that you should nominate your “Legal Personal Representative”…

Eligible Beneficiary for Superannuation

Probate, Superannuation

6 years ago

Who is an eligible beneficiary to nominate for my superannuation? If you determine that you need a binding nomination for your superannuation you need to ensure that your nomination is valid, which…

Taking Control of Your Super

Estate Planning

6 years ago

Did you know your Superfund may be able to decide who your super goes to? No? Most people don’t! So, here is what you need to know to take control…

Appointing a Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

6 years ago

Who should I appoint as my Power of Attorney? An Attorney can have enormous power over your financial affairs. You should choose an Attorney whom you trust and who will…

Special Disability Trust

Estate Planning

6 years ago

What is a Special Disability Trust? A Special Disability Trust is a trust created in a Will for a beneficiary who has a severe disability. Special Disability Trusts provide for…

Appointing an Enduring Guardian

Enduring Guardianship

6 years ago

Who should I appoint as my Enduring Guardian? The person you appoint as your enduring guardian must be at least 18 years old and someone you trust to make decisions…

When Does Enduring Guardianship Start?

Enduring Guardianship

6 years ago

When does the appointment of Enduring Guardian take effect? The appointment of your enduring guardian takes effect only if you become unable to make your own personal or lifestyle decisions.…

Taxation Benefits of Testamentary Trust

Estate Planning

6 years ago

What are the taxation benefits of a Testamentary Trust? As a Testamentary Trust allows trustees to distribute and split income at their discretion, this allows them to do so with…

What is a Testamentary Trust?

Estate Planning

6 years ago

What is a Testamentary Trust? Do I need one? A testamentary trust is a trust created pursuant to your Will. There are different types of testamentary trusts, including: Discretionary trusts;…

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