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More Changes -Six member SMSFs

More Changes -Six member SMSFs

As we have come to expect, the federal Government has enacted further changes to self managed super funds. From 1 July 2021 self-managed super funds (SMSF) are able to have up to six members. Previously a maximum of four members were allowed. The majority of funds…

Executors – Know Your Duties!

Executors – Know Your Duties!

One of the most important pieces of advice that a person should receive if appointed to act as executor in a Will, is that the duties of an executor in administering a deceased estate are onerous. The duties of an executor are set out in the legislation, case law and…

Duties of a trustee – what must they do?

Duties of a trustee – what must they do?

Most people of heard of a Family Discretionary Trust or an Estate Trust known as a Testamentary Trust. But what of the obligations of the people appointed to manage the trust? Can there be risks of a claim if you fail to get it right? Indeed there are risks in failing…