Your Power of Attorney is a legal document which appoints one or more persons to look after your financial affairs on your behalf while you are still alive. There are several different types of Powers of Attorney, and it is important that you get the right one.
It is similar to buying a car – up to a certain price, you get what you pay for. But getting your estate planning done correctly is a little more important than buying a car – you only die once. Here are some things to weigh up when considering your options.
Holding your life insurance policy through your super fund is not always as “tax-effective” as you may think.
How do I ensure that the assets in our “family trust” end up being shared among my children in a fair and appropriate manner? How do I pass control of my trust to the next generation, or control over specific assets? What are the tax consequences of passing on trust assets now, or when I die? Find out here.