The Hidden Inheritance Tax on Super: What Every Australian Needs to Know (with Noel Whittaker)

Australia has no inheritance tax, or so they say: In reality, many people will have most of their life savings in super - and much of that money may be taxed when inherited by the next generation.

Australia has no inheritance tax, or so they say: In reality, many people will have most of their life savings in super - and much of that money may be taxed when inherited by the next generation.
It's one of the important points made by our special guest today, who's just written a book on the entire subject of wills, death and taxes.

Author Noel Whittaker joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:

* Why you need a will and you need to review it every four years 
* The hidden death tax in your super savings 
* Understanding the enduring power of attorney system
* Asked to be the executor of a will? What should you do 
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Australia has no inheritance tax, or so they say: In reality, many people will have most of their life savings in super - and much of that money may be taxed when inherited by the next generation. It's one of the important points made by our special guest today, who's just written a book on the entire subject of wills, death and taxes.
Author Noel Whittaker joins wealth editor James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
* Why you need a will and you need to review it every four years  * The hidden death tax in your super savings  * Understanding the enduring power of attorney system * Asked to be the executor of a will? What should you do  .

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Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
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Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

We have to talk about the inheritance tax on super (with Noel Whittaker)

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