The ATO has warned consumers, financial advisers and health practitioners it is aware of dishonest practices being used to access superannuation early for non-critical medical procedures.
SMSF trustees using limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) should avoid trying to cut corners in setting up a trust for the loan, with an SMSF structure expert stating they should set up a dedicated bare trust for each gearing measure.
A retirement savings specialist has confirmed the payment of an SMSF death benefit is not dependent upon any of the procedures associated with the deceased member’s estate.