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SMSFs in estate planning: takeaways for inheritance disputes

Private Clients| 05 Jul 2022

SMSFs in estate planning: takeaways for inheritance disputes

Recent cases involving superannuation death benefit nominations provide a timely reminder that SMSFs continue to be at risk of dispute.

High Court confirms what we already know about SMSF BDBNs

Private Clients| 28 Jun 2022

High Court confirms what we already know about SMSF BDBNs

The High Court decision in Hill v Zuda is also a good reminder that the key aspect of an effective BDBN is complying with the terms of the SMSF deed.

‘Nothing to see here’? Significant shift in the NSW duties regime

Tax| 06 Jun 2022

‘Nothing to see here’? Significant shift in the NSW duties regime

Substantial changes have been made to the NSW duties regime. Taxpayers will need to carefully consider their duty obligations when undertaking transactions.

Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW

Private Clients| 24 May 2022

Voluntary assisted dying legalised in NSW

Voluntary assisted dying will be legalised in New South Wales, the last state in Australia to pass legislation to allow terminally ill adults to choose to end their lives.

Do you have trust issues? Removal of beneficiaries

Private Clients| 03 May 2022

Do you have trust issues? Removal of beneficiaries

In the final part of our trust series, we look at removing beneficiaries from discretionary trusts.