This paper covers:
- definition of a self-managed superannuation fund
- dealing with issues of capacity of SMSF members " addressing Control at the SMSF trustee level on loss of capacity or under power of attorney
- the necessity and use of enduring powers of attorney for members
- addressing incapacity in the SMSF's governing rules or corporate trustee constitution
- transition of control during one's lifetime on loss of capacity and subsequently on death lessons from Dawson v Dawson [2019] NSWSC 826
- death benefit payment issues and whether attorneys have power to make binding death benefit nominations: lessons from re Narumon QSC 185.