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What happens to superannuation when someone dies?

When a person dies, their superannuation does not automatically form part of their estate. Unless a person has nominated a beneficiary, then the superannuation fund can decide who to pay the superannuation death benefits to. Superannuation death benefits can only be paid to the person’s estate or dependants which includes: Superannuation funds have various types

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Three ways a will can be challenged law

Three ways a will can be challenged

The reasons estates are challenged are as wide-ranging as families and relationships are diverse. Commonly estate disputes involve blended families (i.e. second spouse or step-children), children that haven’t had a relationship with their parent for some time and children who have problems managing money. This article explains some of the most common types of estate claims including family provision applications, challenges to

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