The government has reintroduced its Bill to increase the maximum number of people who can be in a self managed superannuation fund from four up to six. Many are excited ...
The government has reintroduced its Bill to increase the maximum number of people who can be in a self managed superannuation fund from four up to six. Many are excited about this concept, but is it really a good idea?
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The recent case of Re SB; Ex Parte AC [2020] QSC 139, has confirmed that the decision to make a binding death benefit nomination is a financial matter and therefore can be made for a person by their administrator (or attorney).
Doyle’s Guide has recognised Cooper Grace Ward as a first tier law firm in Wills, Estates and Succession Planning in the latest 2020 rankings, with two Cooper Grace Ward partners also listed as leading practitioners.
Expats returning to Australia should check before withdrawing from their foreign super fund.
The 2020 listing of leading Queensland Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firms details firms practising within the areas of Wills & Estates Litigation, Disputes and Contested matters in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
The ATO have accepted that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can provide rent relief and loan concessions to related parties because of COVID-19 without breaching the SIS Act, but there are limits. The ATO have made clear what they require auditors to obtain from SMSFs, or else report a contravention.
The ATO have accepted that self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can provide rent relief and loan concessions to related parties because of COVID-19 without breaching the SIS Act, but there are limits. What will SMSFs have to provide to their auditors?
Cooper Grace Ward partner, Hayley Mitchell has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide in its annual listing of Leading Wills and Estates Lawyers.
At any point in time, it is important to ensure you have in place an up-to-date estate plan. However, there are particular milestones and events during life that make it more important, or critical, to review your estate planning.
Having an up-to-date enduring power of attorney is important, and particularly for those people with a self-managed superannuation fund. Given the practical implications, deciding whether the power of attorney should commence immediately or only on loss of capacity should be given careful consideration. When reviewing your enduring power of attorney,
The ATO will be increasing its focus on SMSFs that have stopped lodging returns in pension phase in order to identify issues with member/trustee capacity.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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