Karunesh and Asha at this time you have asked us to provide advice on:
As per instructions related to will or decision of superannuation Karunesh decided to transfer to Asha and Asha decided to transfer her superannuation 100% to Josh and rest of to Karunesh. Its advice to both of them to write a proper will upon their after-death circumstances as
Both of them require to attain personal insurance from accidental cases as Asha’s mother faces serious injuries after accident. Karunesh have superannuation but he needs to focus on at least one of insurance instead of more than one superannuation.
Both clients are interested to get rid of mortgage loan of $450000 as soon as possible so they need to focus on paying their liability of home mortgage instead of starting any new investment plan. Even they need to pay off their additional savings of $15000 per anum in paying their debts. So, there is need to pay off firm rather than going for new investment because they have already superannuation (three for Karunesh and one for Asha).
Superannuation from both ends need to use for retirement plan.
In particular, after discussing your preferences and goals, we interpret your advice needs to be in the following areas:
Its advised to maintain or reduce superannuation by Karunesh to pay off their home mortgage quickly. Even any lum sum amount of superannuation from Karunesh could be used for paying mortgage loan. One of the plans need to be implemented, there could a settlement in paying of mortgage loan against superannuation fund. Its upon Karunesh’s choice to chose one or two superannuation from three. This could be helpful to reduce mortgage burden immediately.
No need for further investment as both clients has reasonable superannuation and wish to pay off debts firm and fast.
Retirement planning need to be adjusted after payment of mortgage debt, as paying off debt is first priority for both clients. One of superannuation could be linked to retirement plan by Karunesh and Asha have also a superannuation.
Personal insurance is requirement and need of both of clients and they don’t have it. Both of them need to be insured as soon as possible. First of all, they need to get it from their employer if not, then need to invest in insurance from their salary.
Paying off mortgage is itself a biggest estate planning for both clients. They have clarified that thy to pay off their mortgage debt first. Estate planning could be reviewed after getting paying off debt.
It's not only about "retired" people, but when they get older people begin to worry about it more. Unfortunately, we cannot foresee accurately how long we 're going to live, and people of all ages are suffering from sickness and injuries.
Estate planning is often not simply about "the rich," while those who have developed some money sometimes worry more about how to maintain it. Effective maintenance of properties also means more for families with small income, so they can afford to risk the least.
Individuals put off preparation of the estate because they think they don't own enough, they aren't old enough, they 're distracted, they think they have plenty of time, they 're overwhelmed because they don't know how will support.
Debt management could be biggest issue if one of the partners lost his/her job. So, plan b for all type of obligations could lead towards debt management plan.
There was a period in this country when parents were more concerned with their children consuming narcotics, falling out of school, but it's tragic to admit that the most prevalent problem in the U.S. is no longer addiction, natural disasters or even violence, but it's the outgrowing debt crisis, whether it's public debt or personal debt, it's a cause for significant consideration it doesn't seem to receive. The good news is there aren't any mysterious, secret methods for effective handling of debt. The answer is common sense and making a plan for complete makeover of your money. Effective debt management is action of 80 per cent and experience of the head of 20 per cent. It's not about rocket science that some debt management firms are trying to make you believe.
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Your personal and financial position
Personal Information
Two clients are part of this planning, Karunesh (34) and Asha (44), they living in de facto relationship, Karunesh and Asha are in employments status.
Income
Karunesh have total annual income about 135000 with $69000 expenses and Asha have $75000 with $69000 expenses
Expenses
Essential expenses included $25000 for each client with $50000 for lifestyle expenses and $19000 for loan payments annually.
Assets
Principle residence amounting $1300000, home contents up to $80000, Mazda Cx5 $25000, superannuation for Asha $100000, for Karunesh ($60000, $50000 and $50000)
Liabilities
EWES finance current debt $450000.
Superannuation
Three plans of superannuation have been registered with Karunesh and one plan registered with Asha for superannuation
Insurance
Bothe clients need a solid and secure insurance policies jointly or separately. Asha does not have any personal insurances inside or outside of superannuation. Karunesh has no insurance outside
of superannuation but does have $100,000 of Life and TPD insurance and a $2,000 per month income protection policy all within his superannuation fund.
Will (yes or no)
No one have written will but decided to transfer their assets if one of them dies before.
Current position (assets – liabilities)
$1665000 - $450000 = $1215000
Assets total $1665000
($1300000, home contents up to $80000, Mazda Cx5 $25000, superannuation for Asha $100000, for Karunesh ($60000+$50000+$50000))
Laibilties (EWES finance450000)
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Risk profile
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Strategy discussion
Financial strategies considered
Financial strategy (1)
Karunesh, I recommend (plan A) that you rollover your superannuation to the Domingo Superannuation fund.
How it works
A full rollover of your Domingo Superannuation and Carreras Superannuation involves transferring the full balance of these funds into your coming superannuation fund.
Karunesh, I recommend one the completion of the full rollover that you switch your investment option to the lifestyle 1980’2 fund.
Benefits of this strategy
The strategy outlined above is appropriate as your goal is to have your superannuation consolidated into one fund for ease of management.
By following the recommended strategy, this will allow you to have your funds invested in line with your risk profile of 15% defensive and 85% growth assets.
By following my recommendation, you will be able to purchase insurance within your superannuation as per your preferences.
Outcomes
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Risks you need to consider
The following risks may apply to the described strategy in Financial Strategy (1).
<Within this section you must outline the risks that accompany your advice. You should also provide additional explanations on other financial risks associated with your advice. Include the risks for each strategy, even if they are repeated>>
Financial strategy (2)
Karunesh, I recommend that you apply for the following personal insurance:
Life
Total Permanent Disability
Critical Illness
Income Protection
Calculate insurance premiums using superannuation information (state the premium for each insurance). You will need to calculate the critical illness/trauma from the premiums in the fact find
Recommend that your life, TPD and income protection be owned by the Domingo superannuation fund
Recommend that your critical illness policy be owned in your personal name.
Asha, I recommend that you apply for the following personal insurance:
Life
Total Permanent Disability
Critical Illness
Income Protection
Recommend these insurances be held in your personal name
Calculate insurance premiums using information in the fact find
How it works
As per my recommendations, the tables below outline how your insurance needs have been calculated:
Life (insert table)
TPD (inset table)
Income Proection
Critical illness
Benefits of this strategy
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Outcomes
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Risks you need to consider
The following risks may apply to the described strategy in Financial Strategy (2).
<Within this section you must outline the risks that accompany your advice. You should also provide additional explanations on other financial risks associated with your advice. Include the risks for each strategy, even if they are repeated>>
Financial strategy (3)
Karunesh, I recommend that you make a binding death benefit nomination to asha as per your preferences
Asha, I recommend that you have make a binding death benefit to your estate. As Josh is a non-financial dependant, there may be tax consequences under the SIS Act if he were to receive your superannuation benefit.
I recommend you update your will as a matter of priority to ensure your estate is in line with your wishes.
Financial strategy (4)
I recommend you establish an offset account and direct $7,500 per annum to this offset account. This will allow you to offset any interest payable on your home loan and also allow you to have access to these funds in case of a medical emergency or your son Josh requires financial assistance
Financial strategy (5)
Karunesh and asha, I recommend you establish an investment account held 100% in asha’s name. I recommend that you invest in line with your joint risk profile of 15% defensive and 85% growth. This will allow you to have your funds invested in a diversified portfolio and attempt to receive a return above the current cash rates.
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Income -> Karunesh $135,000 and Asha $75,000
Tax payable (paycalculator.com)
Expenses (essential, personal, loan repayments, 7500 to offset account, 7500 per investment account
(25000+$25000+$19000+$7500+$7500)
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You will need to do superannuation projections here, use page 33 of the fact find to look at the return on investment.
Opening balance
Plus superannuation contributions (9.5% salary)
Minus fees in the fund
Minus insurance (where needed for karunesh
Calculate the loan amount over 5 years
Calculate the investment account over 5 years
Other important information
Forward illustrations
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Tax implications of our advice
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Assumptions
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$3,300 |
$3,300 |
$3,300 |
$0 |
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$3,300 |
$3,300 |
$3,300 |
$0 |
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