Key points Australia does not have a formal estate tax regime, but superannuation death benefits can result in tax payable for certain beneficiaries. Be smart and plan ahead to help maximise family wealth. When it comes to estate planning, many Australians are surprised to learn, unlike the USA and UK, Australia does not have a […]
Key points Too often wealth transfer plans depend on one person, making them fragile when life changes Stress testing plans against real-life scenarios reveals gaps before they cause problems Closing knowledge gaps and strengthening governance are critical Families that plan realistically protect both their wealth and their relationships Wealth transfer plans often look complete, with […]
Key points: Start early: Teaching kids about money through age-appropriate concepts like earning, saving, and goal-setting builds lifelong financial habits. Empower teens: Introducing budgeting, compound interest, and the risks of debt equips teenagers to make smarter financial decisions. Support young adults: Encouraging financial goals, emergency funds, insurance, and estate planning helps young adults navigate independence […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a significant overhaul of the government’s proposed Division 296 tax, the measure designed to reduce superannuation tax concessions for individuals with very large super balances. The changes mark a clear shift in policy direction – softening some of the most controversial features of the original proposal and introducing a more graduated, […]
Minny is a Chartered Accountant and SMSF specialist. She has over 15 years’ experience in the Private Business and Family advisory team specialising in Self-Managed Superannuation. Minny predominately works with high-net worth families and enjoys getting to know them and their next generation to tailor her service based on their needs. Striving to achieve the […]
Rachna is a Client Director in the Private Business and Family Advisory team with over two decades of professional experience. While she started her career in audit and taxation, she has been a specialist accredited Family Business Adviser for more than ten years and thrives on supporting family groups to manage and grow their wealth […]
Key points Your family philanthropy strategy starts with getting all family members on the same page Research and choose the right causes together, to ensure your goals are aligned Deciding on the appropriate philanthropic structure is complex but crucial for effective giving. Building a wealth management plan is complex – the cornerstone of any plan […]
As Australia’s aged care system evolves to meet the growing needs of our ageing population, significant reforms to aged care fees are set to take effect from 1 July. These changes aim to improve the financial sustainability of the sector, with over 40% of aged care providers currently operating at a loss. For families supporting loved ones […]
This article was first published in The West Australian. Key points The median age for divorce continues to rise, bringing with it complex financial concerns Those with a self-managed superannuation fund can face complicated asset division Advisers can provide valuable support in navigating the intricacies of divorce and SMSFs As anyone who has faced the […]
Trusts are a flexible and tax effective structure that are ideal for building passive wealth. With close to 1,000,000 registered trusts in Australia (per the ATO data) there are several key advantages, but these need to be balanced with the cost and additional administration of operating a trust structure. Key advantages Key principal advantages of […]
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