Superannuation and Estate Planning
It’s easy to overlook superannuation entitlements when arranging your affairs, but this is an important part of your estate plan. Superannuation can be a major asset and the amount paid out when you pass away (known as a ‘death benefit’) will include the proceeds of any life insurance policy attached [...]
Estate Planning and COVID-19
Many people are worrying about their estate planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reassuring news is that it is still possible to make an estate plan and sign a valid will in these extraordinary times. Earlier this week, the NSW government released the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) [...]
What is a Testamentary Trust?
A testamentary trust is a trust that is created by a will. The most common type of testamentary trust is a minor’s trust, where a gift for a minor is simply held for them by another person (the trustee) until they turn 18. Other types of trusts can also be [...]