BLB News

Does a discretionary trust protect beneficiaries? Part 1

02/09/2021

The case law attacking the efficacy of discretionary trusts has not killed off the usefulness of such trusts. Dominique Perry explains.
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Interdependency relationship - not a catch-all to be a dependant

02/09/2021

What does it take to be "interdependent" with a super fund member and therefore entitled to receive their super death benefit? Jonathan See knows.
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What to consider when updating your trust deed

02/09/2021

Elizabeth Wang reminds us of the need to keep the super fund's deed current.
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Life's too serious

02/09/2021

So who's smarter: doctors or lawyers? Based on this story it's a no-brainer.
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Can an SMSF sell a collectable to a related party?

05/08/2021

One of the benefits of having an SMSF is the ability to invest in collectables. If the fund wants to sell a collectable to a related party there are things to consider and Elizabeth Wang knows them.
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