Testamentary trusts and excepted trust income — the new normal
One of the main advantages of a testamentary trust (TT) set up under someone’s will is that the terms can be drafted such that they comply ...
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One of the main advantages of a testamentary trust (TT) set up under someone’s will is that the terms can be drafted such that they comply ...
There is an increasing number of SMSFs that invest in 50/50 unit trusts. That is, an SMSF has a 50 per cent interest in a unit trust, with ...
Related-party rental valuations are fast becoming the next big COVID challenge for SMSF trustees.
When establishing a unit trust, consideration of legal risks and liabilities is often overlooked. As a general principle of law, the trustee ...
There are an extensive number of reporting obligations relating to SMSFs, with the main one approaching in just a few days for some funds.
When dealing with limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs), it is important to understand the consequences that may arise where the ...
Is there a legal requirement to have a commercial lease in place with unrelated tenants?
Share prices are likely to further appreciate as investors gain greater confidence in the ongoing economic recovery at a time when interest ...
How to determine where your firm is in the “APES110 acceptance cycle” and minimise disruption.
Ensuring that SMSF funds go where the deceased member wants them to go should seemingly be a straightforward process, but unfortunately, ...