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The Private Practice
Autumn 2013
·SMSF Administration Provider:
If you are not a meticulous
record keeper, employing an
administration provider to take on
this role makes a lot of sense. They
will often offer a range of services,
from trust deed creation and deed
upgrade to record keeping. Many
provide a choice of levels of service,
so you can choose what you would
specifically like them to look after.
A word of caution ­ some low-
cost providers may find it difficult
to operate when the Future of
Financial Advice (FoFA) rules
come in, so rather than opting for
the cheapest, look for a provider
that offers value for money.
·Lawyer: Many law firms provide a
range of services, such as compiling
and reviewing trust deeds and
appropriate documentation of
strategies such as Limited Recourse
Borrowing Arrangements. If you
are considering implementing a
complex superannuation strategy,
a lawyer who specialises in this
field can be of great help.
Happy investing!
YOUR SMSF CHECKLIST
Is a self-managed super fund right for you? Answer the following
questions before considering going down this investment path, and be
sure to seek professional advice before signing on any dotted lines:
· Do you have the time and inclination required to run a fund?
· Are there particular assets, such as property (your practice rooms,
for instance) that you would like to own via your super fund?
· Do you want to have control of the investment of your super assets
or would a professional fund manager be more suitable?
· Do you have the funds to make running a SMSF cost effective?
· Do you have the investment experience and knowledge to run your own
fund (a trusted specialist SMSF financial adviser could assist here)?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then call your adviser and
ask whether a SMSF is right for you. Don't be one of those people who
looks back and says: `I should have done this years ago'.
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