New parents who take time out of the workforce should be given a $5000 superannuation top-up to prevent their retirement savings falling short.

The trust deed is more important than any rules of law with regard to binding death benefit nominations that are not constrained by a set time frame.

Six-member SMSFs remain more of a topic of discussion than a superannuation vehicle for families.

Appointing an enduring power of attorney to satisfy legal obligations may not always be the best solution for SMSF trustees relocating overseas.

An SMSF wind-up is only compulsory in one situation, even though some trustee circumstances may appear to dictate this course of action is necessary.