{"product_id":"family-trusts-a-plain-english-guide-for-australian-families-paperback-softback-9781394338009","title":"Family Trusts; A Plain-English Guide for Australian Families (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394338009","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFamily Trusts\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Plain-English Guide for Australian Families\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eN. E. Renton (Author), R. A. Caldwell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394338009, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e2.3 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm, 0.369 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover clear and practical steps to confidently establish and manage a family trust\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily trusts can be a game-changer for protecting your assets, managing your wealth and securing your family's financial future—but they're often misunderstood. \u003ci\u003eFamily Trusts: A Plain-English Guide for Australian Families\u003c\/i\u003e cuts through the complexity, simplifies legal and financial processes, and offers clear explanations and advice that you can really use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will help you decide if a family trust is right for you, then provide simple steps that enable you to make informed decisions and confidently engage with advisers. Fully updated to reflect current laws and legislation, this sixth edition is essential for navigating the modern finance and taxation landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate trusts: Weigh the advantages and disadvantages to determine if a trust is right for you—and identify alternative strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate tax and social security: Understand tax obligations, capital gains and how trusts impact benefits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect your assets: Help safeguard against creditors and bankruptcy using strategic trust structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTailor your trust: Explore discretionary trusts, unitised trusts and philanthropic uses, with the help of practical case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis expertly written guide includes updates on trustee qualifications, hybrid trusts, non-resident beneficiaries, and key legislative changes. It is a must-have resource for anyone looking to preserve their family's prosperity for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the authors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The concept of a trust 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Modern family trusts — advantages and disadvantages 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Types of family trusts 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The trustee 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Administrative aspects of a trust 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Income tax as it relates to trusts and trust distributions 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Capital gains tax 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Taxation of family trusts 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The family discretionary trust 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Trust accounting 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Social security 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Investment decisions 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Other types of trusts 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. 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