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Publications

Philippa Briglia 29/9/25 Philippa Briglia 29/9/25

Super and death case studies part 3 – tax issues where BDBN directs death benefit payment of large property in-specie

This article is the third in a three-part series setting out practical solutions to common issues in super, tax and estate planning, with a particular focus on the tax impact of payments to beneficiaries.

Part 3 of our series looks at the tax issues which should be considered when paying death benefits in specie, including capital gains tax and the super ‘death tax’.

Philippa Briglia 22/9/25 Philippa Briglia 22/9/25

Super and death case studies part 2 – super ‘death tax’ and achieving equality between beneficiaries

This article is the second in a three-part series setting out practical solutions to common issues in super, tax and estate planning, with a particular focus on the tax impact of payments to beneficiaries.

Sladen Legal 15/9/25 Sladen Legal 15/9/25

Super and death case studies part 1 – pre-death withdrawals

This article is the first in a three-part series setting out practical solutions to common issues in super, tax and estate planning, with a particular focus on the tax impact of payments to beneficiaries.

Part 1 of our series looks at how withdrawing super benefits before death can form part of a member’s overall estate planning.

Daniel Smedley 22/3/16 Daniel Smedley 22/3/16

Estate planning and blended families

Blended families are more prone to dispute than is the case with first relationships and face a range of challenges, practically and legally. Superannuation, estate planning and family law disputes can often be avoided with proper planning and strategic decision making.

Neil Brydges 15/12/15 Neil Brydges 15/12/15

CGT Hotspots in Restructuring Trusts in Estate Planning

On 22 October 2015, Rob Jeremiah delivered a presentation at the ‘Taxation Aspects of Estate Planning and Business Succession – The First Annual Symposium’ held in Melbourne by Television Education Network.

At this event, Rob presented a paper called ‘CGT Hotspots in Restructuring Trusts in Estate Planning,’ written by Sam Campbell, Will Monotti, A shleigh Eynaud and himself.

Phil Broderick 7/9/15 Phil Broderick 7/9/15

Seamlessly Integrating Superannuation into Effective Estate Planning

On 1 September 2015, Sladen Legal’s Phil Broderick delivered a presentation on Seamlessly Integrating Superannuation into Effective Estate Planning, as part the Legalwise seminar topic of Estate Planning: Maximising Asset Protection.