Estate Planning Brisbane
with Horizon Wealth Advisory
Estate Planning Brisbane Services
Estate planning helps protect your assets and investments for your intended parties in the event of your death. A good estate plan will clearly outline how you want your assets distributed and may include documents such as your will, superannuation beneficiaries, and instructions for your funeral, to name a few. Outlining an estate plan is a great way to remove any ambiguity about how your assets should be distributed and to ensure your assets are given to the correct people. At Horizon Wealth Advisory, we can help you create such a plan with our estate planning Brisbane services.
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When someone dies without a will or estate plan and their assets and property are fought over by family members, it can end up not only costing thousands of dollars but straining family relationships too. Clearly defined beneficiary nominations can help safeguard against will contesting, as a court has little reason to interfere with the wishes of the deceased. Do not hesitate, get in touch with us at Horizon Wealth Advisory now and ask us about our estate planning Brisbane wide services.
Wills and Power of Attorney
Giving someone the power of attorney grants them the authority to manage your affairs and make decisions on your behalf. You can create either a power of attorney or enduring power of attorney; the latter of which, allows them to make decisions in the event you become incapacitated. If you’re suddenly unable to sign documents or pay bills, you may lose control of your property and finances. Appointing an enduring power of attorney makes sure that your assets are always protected and saves your family from an uncertain financial future.
Beneficiary Nominations
Ever wondered what happens to your superannuation when you die? Contrary to common belief, your superannuation doesn’t automatically go to your estate. Your superannuation will likely go to your spouse and children unless otherwise specified. You may choose to make beneficiary nominations, choosing a superannuation beneficiary, however. There are two types of beneficiary nominations to choose from.
1. Binding Death Benefit Nomination
A binding death benefit nomination is a legal document that outlines how you want your super funds distributed. A binding beneficiary nomination can include who you want your funds distributed to or how it is spent.
2. Non Binding Beneficiary Nominations
If you choose non binding beneficiary nominations, the trustee of your super will be responsible for distributing your super funds. Though your requested beneficiaries will be considered, it is not legally binding. Your benefits will likely be distributed to those who’ve been financially dependent on you, such as your spouse and children.
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