Are Family Trusts replacing Self-Managed Super funds?

Are Family Trusts replacing Self-Managed Super funds? We are seeing a renewed interest from professionals for Family Trusts. Family Trusts built on our website have surged 38% in the last 12 weeks. Conversely, SMSFs have dropped by 23%. On speaking with professionals...

Charity v Son – Dad’s Will challenged

  Charity v Son – Dad’s Will challenged Dead Zopito Di Cesare left everything to charity. His son, Ivano Ferrante files a Supreme Court writ against the charities.  Usually, a son argues that he was not getting enough out of his Dad’s Will and asks the court to...

Stop Will challenges with a Considered Person Clause

  Who can challenge a Will with a considered person clause? Each state’s Family Provision Act sets out who can challenge a Will Courts are reluctant to interfere with your Will. However, legislation exists in all Australian States and Territories: New South...

How to remove evil and dead Trustees from your SMSF

Removing Trustees and Members from your SMSF   There are compelling reasons to share your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) with others, such as your spouse, children, in-laws, and business partners. Given that SMSFs can be costly to manage, distributing the...