Inheritance
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I gave one of my children $100,000 to help buy a property. The other child said no, thank you
I wish to be equal in what I give my children – what do I do now?
- by Noel Whittaker
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The most basic tax trap when you have more than one heir
Leaving a parcel of shares to your children can have unintended consequences.
- by Julia Hartman
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How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Can I use this government scheme to help my kids buy a house?
Your children will receive an inheritance one day – it will be much more useful and impactful now than in 20-odd years.
- by Paul Benson
Early inheritance a golden ticket that can backfire
Estate planning needs to be a crucial part of wealth transfers and hard conversations need to occur sooner rather than later.
- by Justin Dowd
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How to ruin a family with one quick court case
As Rupert Murdoch attempts to set his legacy using his family trust, thousands of Australians are following suit. So, who gets to keep what – and why does it matter?
- by Jenna Price
New push to end ‘ugly’ exploitation of older Australians
A $5 million media campaign aims to raise awareness of and eliminate elder abuse, which affects about one in six older people in Australia.
- by Paul Sakkal
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How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance
Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.
- by Bec Wilson
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Mum jokes I won’t be left an inheritance. I might not mind
Would you rather keep paying high taxes on your income, or more tax when you die?
- by Millie Muroi
NAB shareholder takes bank to court in a bid to secure confidential papers
Diana Beere is fighting the bank in court to ensure it is true to its word on investing in coal mining before she passes her shares on to her descendants.
- by Millie Muroi
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When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?
If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.
- by Paul Benson