Proposed effective date: 1 July 2015
Under current law, patients must have two doctors (including a specialist) certify that they are likely to die within one year to access their superannuation when terminally ill.
The government proposes to change this period to two years, giving terminally ill patients earlier access to their superannuation.
More information
For more information or to discuss the proposed changes, please contact a member of our Estate Group on (03) 8600 8885.
Note: This update is a guide only and is not intended to constitute legal advice.