Fresh & Renew: Construction of an attorney power to ”renew” a BDBN

2023-11-20

In this episode, Michele (with a side of Caite!) guides us through: the case of Re Rentis Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 252 involving an attorney making a binding death benefit nomination for the principal's self-managed superannuation fund; principles of construction of an express authority to 'renew' a superannuation nomination by an attorney in an Enduring Power of Attorney; practical insights into the importance of drafting in attorney documents. Have a question or want to submit a case for discussion,...

In this episode, Michele (with a side of Caite!) guides us through:

the case of Re Rentis Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 252 involving an attorney making a binding death benefit nomination for the principal's self-managed superannuation fund;
principles of construction of an express authority to 'renew' a superannuation nomination by an attorney in an Enduring Power of Attorney;
practical insights into the importance of drafting in attorney documents.

Have a question or want to submit a case for discussion, send Caite & Michele an email at hello.theheirwaves@gmail.com (please note we have a new email address from Jan 2026).

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