Solution Brief: Super Death Benefit Nominations

by ADLV Law Team | 6 - 287, 6 - 369, 6 - Build and protect your wealth (including trusts), 8 - 264, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

This information sheet discusses why you need to think about what happens to your super when you die People have more and more of their wealth tied up in super.  People are also keeping money in super for longer during retirement – taking a super ‘pension’ rather than...

Solution Brief: Making a Binding Death Benefit Nomination

by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

This information sheet will help you execute a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN). A BDBN enables you to direct how you want your superannuation dealt with when you pass away. This is a general guide on certain legal aspects and is not a replacement for specific...

Solution Brief: Super and your estate planning

by ADLV Law Team | 6 - Build and protect your wealth (including trusts), 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

It’s official: super isn’t part of your estate.  A recent Federal Court Decision highlights the risk of failing to consider one of your biggest assets – your super – as part of your estate plan. The recent Federal Court Decision in Stock (as Executor of the Will of...

Solution Brief: Company Powers of Attorney

by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

How can a company execute a document if some or all of the directors and/or secretary are not available?  There are many occasions where it is not possible for a director, directors, or a company secretary to be available to make decisions or execute documents to...

Solution Brief: ADLV Law Acting as your General/Enduring Attorney

by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

Sometimes it’s not convenient (or possible) to carry out legal transactions or make financial decisions for yourself.  For example, if you are interstate or overseas, it may not be convenient for you to sign legal documents or complete a legal transaction. If...

Solution Brief: How effective is your Enduring Power of Attorney?

by ADLV Law Team | 8 - 264, 8 - 265, 8 - 339, 8 - Pass on your wealth (including EP), Solution Brief

Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf.  However, not all Enduring Powers of...