An SMSF deed is only as strong as the weakest variation that has been made but there are ways to repair a past deficiency.

Decision-making processes inside SMSFs have adopted a one-size-fits-all approach that is unsuitable for when key events take place.

Original paper documents will have a greater impact on resolving a pension dispute compared to electronic versions whose validity is still open to debate.

Former spouses seeking to make financial transactions via an SMSF may still be linked under super law and thus prohibited from doing so.

SMSF trustees have been advised to ensure death benefit nominations are consistent with trust deeds to avoid being challenged.