ESTS001 Who gets your super? (484 words)

This article explains the options available for nominating beneficiaries for superannuation death benefits, and some of the issues to be considered.

Who decides what happens to your superannuation savings when you die? You may think that you do, but that isn’t always the case. The ultimate decision may be made by someone you don’t even know – the trustee of your superannuation fund.

Let’s look at how you can have greater control.