Financial planning professionals should be having conversations with their clients as soon as possible about their aged care needs, says a specialist adviser.
The partner of a legal firm specialising in superannuation has revealed the concept of SMSF member mental capacity is becoming more prevalent in estate planning challenges, prompting the need for practitioners to amend their procedures regarding all fund actions.
People nearing retirement often want to know how much they can earn before it affects their pension, and now there is a bit of good news on the horizon for SMSF members who receive the Age Pension.
The ATO’s strategic increased focus on compliance is having a noticeable effect on the sector and is now the most common reason why many SMSF trustees have closed their funds, the latest Investment Trends research has shown.