With all the noise around proposed trust tax changes, it's understandable that plenty of Australians are wondering what it could mean for their estate planning and wealth structures.

In this episode of the podcast, Ben Kemp sits down with Tristan Burke to unpack the proposed changes to discretionary and testamentary trusts, why it's too early to panic, and the practical steps people should be considering while we wait for legislation.

The conversation also dives into common estate planning pitfalls, the importance of understanding who controls your trusts, how superannuation death benefits work, and why having an up-to-date will is still one of the most important things you can do.

Key takeaways:

• Proposed trust tax changes are not yet law — avoid making rushed decisions until the legislation is released.
• Testamentary trusts offer benefits beyond tax planning, including asset protection, flexibility, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
• Many business owners and investors don't fully understand who controls their trust structures or what happens if they lose capacity or pass away.
• Superannuation doesn't automatically form part of your estate — binding nominations and estate planning need to work together.
• Even a simple will is better than none, helping avoid unnecessary costs, delays, and uncertainty for your loved ones. If you'd like to get in touch with us: Facebook: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Instagram: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png/burkebrittonfp TikTok: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/tiktok_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k17gfi... If you are seeking personal financial advice specific to your circumstances you can contact the team at Burke Britton Financial Partners on 0352217700, [email protected], visit our website at https://www.bbfp.com.au or book a 15min call to see how we can help you via https://outlook.office365.com/book/BB... Burke Britton Financial Partners. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @BurkeBrittonFP PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners ABN 67 097 381 523. PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners are Authorised Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No: 232706. Any advice contained in this podcast is of general nature only and does not constitute personal financial product advice. In preparing this podcast, no account was taken as to the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, listeners should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to their particular objectives, financial situation and needs.