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SMSF and Asset Protection from Creditor Claims

SMSF and Asset Protection from Creditor Claims

When most people think of self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) they mostly think of a vehicle to provide retirement benefits and their concessional tax treatment. In contrast, the asset protection benefit provided by SMSFs is often not considered.

Super Death Benefits and Conflicts of Interest – The Latest Battleground

Super Death Benefits and Conflicts of Interest – The Latest Battleground

Challenging death benefit payments from superannuation funds has followed four broad categories over the years. Interestingly, they have developed in relatively discrete time periods.

Transferring Real Estate In and Out of SMSFs

Transferring Real Estate In and Out of SMSFs

Real property is a popular investment for SMSFs (self managed superannuation funds). However, there are a number of unique issues that come with SMSFs receiving, holding and disposing of real estate. In this paper I have examined a number of those issues in great detail.