Our team has expertise in a wide range of estate planning strategies including superannuation, wills, power of attorney, and trusts which allows us to create tailored succession plans which achieve the outcomes you want.
We have the important conversations needed to really understand what is important to you and how best to transfer your wealth to the next generation and/or make philanthropic contributions. The right actions now can save your family a lot of uncertainty and headaches later and that the value of your estate is not eroded unnecessarily due to tax and other expenses.
Before you start planning your estate, it’s important to understand the way different assets are treated and the options available to you which include:
A common misconception is that personal succession and estate planning is only for older people or those with a lot of wealth. However, there estate planning implications for pretty much every asset you have regardless of the ownership. It goes a long way to looking after those you care most about after you are gone, and unfortunately we don’t always have a warning when our time is up. Estate planning is simply a part of good financial hygiene.
It doesn’t need to be complicated and getting the basics in place as a foundation has significant benefits. The basics that individuals prioritise having in place are:
While you won’t be around to see the benefits, you will be creating significant benefits for those you care about. What we hear from clients is that it provides peace of mind that they have this together, and not creating headaches for their loved ones. Common benefits include the following:
Pekada can then provide the necessary advice to put in place appropriate strategies which are designed to achieve your objectives in a tax-effective manner. Our role can also include facilitating and project managing specialist legal and tax professionals where appropriate.
Book a meeting with us today to discuss your estate planning requirements.