Our latest DBA Lawyers\u2019 SMSF governing rules (version 2023-24) comes with the following upgrades:<\/p>\n
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- express power for the proposed $3m+ tax on members from 1 July 2025;<\/li>\n
- expanded and improved powers to limit members and create conditions applying to them;<\/li>\n
- improved clarity of family law super splitting provisions and definitions;<\/li>\n
- widened investment powers relating to lending of securities;<\/li>\n
- improvements to the binding death benefit nomination (BDBN<\/strong>) template provided with every new SMSF or deed update (including via our Annual Update Service);<\/li>\n
- improved definitions and enhancements for clarity throughout; and<\/li>\n
- relevant changes for legislative, regulatory, strategic and practical developments since our last update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Naturally, the above upgrades are on top of many other value-added features.<\/p>\n
General features of the DBA Lawyers\u2019 SMSF governing rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Rules are up to date with superannuation law<\/strong> \u2014 We update our governing rules annually to cover all relevant changes (including superannuation law, case law and ATO materials).<\/li>\n
- Strategic rules for power to appoint and remove trustees <\/strong>\u2014 Members who hold more than 50% of benefits in the fund have the power to appoint and remove the trustee. Click here<\/a> for more information on SMSF succession.<\/li>\n
- Allows for successor trustees <\/strong>\u2014 We provide for successor trustees (for example, a trustee\u2019s legal personal representative (LPR<\/strong>)) to step in as trustee on the death or loss of capacity of an existing trustee. The DBA Lawyers\u2019 company constitution contains similar provisions for successor directors<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- BDBNs <\/strong>\u2014 Our BDBN documentation provides a firm basis for making an effective BDBN as confirmed by the High Court in 2022 and numerous prior Supreme Court judgements. Click here<\/a> for more information on BDBNs. A strategic BDBN template is also provided which, among other things, allows for two levels of cascading and allows a member to make a pension automatically reversionary, overriding the pension documents if necessary. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n
- Members\u2019 wishes can be represented by attorney or executor<\/strong> \u2014 A member\u2019s rights can also be exercised by the member\u2019s LPR. Accordingly, where a member dies or is incapacitated, their LPR (eg, the member\u2019s attorney acting under an enduring power of attorney or, following their death, the executors of the deceased\u2019s estate) can exercise the member\u2019s rights in the member\u2019s place, eg, a withdrawal of benefits before a member\u2019s death if the member has only days to live.<\/li>\n
- Power to admit conditional members<\/strong> \u2014 It is very difficult to remove a member from an SMSF once there is a falling out. Members can be admitted subject to certain trigger events that force them to exit the fund automatically. This can serve as a useful tool especially where a second spouse or children are included in an SMSF and there is a falling out. Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Strategic and other advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Latest SMSF strategies and traps covered <\/strong>\u2014 We include the latest SMSF, tax, stamp duty and asset protection strategies in our SMSF governing rules. For example, our SMSF governing rules protect a member\u2019s pension payments from creditors.<\/li>\n
- Trustees empowered to do normally restricted things <\/strong>\u2014 Many are not aware that numerous popular activities are prohibited unless express power exists. For example, there are general prohibitions on SMSF trustees carrying on a business (eg, a property development business), being remunerated for their services, investing in a non-income producing asset or alternatively investing in a single bulky asset without diversification. Our governing rules empower these activities and many more commercially realistic ventures.<\/li>\n
- Detailed memo and PDS<\/strong> \u2014These documents provide a sound overview of the super rules and greatly assist members and trustees to understand their duties, rights, and entitlements.<\/li>\n
- Eligible for the Annual Update Service<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 For those who want peace of mind that their SMSF\u2019s governing rules are kept up to date, we offer the Annual Update Service that provides our latest SMSF governing rules, PDS and SMSF Memo each 1 July for a small annual cost. Many advisers enjoy an added benefit from the Annual Update Service because all their SMSFs have our latest governing rules, allowing for easier administration and compliance.<\/li>\n
- Backed by lawyer support <\/strong>\u2014 Every DBA Lawyers document package is reviewed and signed-off by one of our SMSF lawyers. Using us for documents means you get the best review and support possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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DBA Lawyers is well recognised throughout Australia by many accounting, legal, and financial planning firms as the leading SMSF law firm and document supplier. By using our Annual Update Service, you will have an up-to-date SMSF deed incorporating the latest legislative changes, developments and strategies.<\/p>\n
An SMSF\u2019s governing rules is the cornerstone that makes or breaks many SMSF strategies.<\/p>\n
For an article on why SMSF deeds should be ordered from a law firm rather than a non-qualified supplier click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
A new SMSF can be ordered here<\/a>. An update to an existing SMSF\u2019s deed can be ordered here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
We also offer a large range of related documents and services<\/a> which complement our SMSF governing rules.<\/p>\n
Related article:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Advantages of the DBA Lawyers SMSF deed (2022-23)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Note: DBA Lawyers hold regular SMSF CPD training. For more details or to register, visit www.dbanetwork.com.au<\/a> or call 03 9092 9400.<\/p>\n
For more information regarding how DBA Lawyers can assist in your SMSF practice, visit www.dbalawyers.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n
By Shaun Backhaus (sbackhaus@dbalawyers.com.au<\/a>), Senior Associate, and Daniel Butler (dbutler@dbalawyers.com.au<\/a>), Director, DBA Lawyers<\/em><\/p>\n
20 June 2023<\/p>\n
- Trustees empowered to do normally restricted things <\/strong>\u2014 Many are not aware that numerous popular activities are prohibited unless express power exists. For example, there are general prohibitions on SMSF trustees carrying on a business (eg, a property development business), being remunerated for their services, investing in a non-income producing asset or alternatively investing in a single bulky asset without diversification. Our governing rules empower these activities and many more commercially realistic ventures.<\/li>\n
- Strategic rules for power to appoint and remove trustees <\/strong>\u2014 Members who hold more than 50% of benefits in the fund have the power to appoint and remove the trustee. Click here<\/a> for more information on SMSF succession.<\/li>\n
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