What is a non lapsing binding death benefit nomination?
A non-lapsing binding death benefit nomination is a written direction made by you to the Trustee that sets out the dependants and/or legal personal representative, as decided by you, who are to receive your benefit in the event of your death. The Trustee will consider your nomination but is not bound to follow it.
What is binding death benefit nomination form?
A binding death benefit nomination is a legal document which binds LGIAsuper to pay your benefit to your nominated beneficiary or beneficiaries provided it is still a valid nomination at the time of your death.
What is a binding beneficiary nomination?
As the name suggests, a Binding Nomination is binding on the trustee. This means that a trustee is unable to use their discretion when paying death benefits to beneficiaries of a deceased member; the trustee must pay the member’s balance strictly as nominated on the Binding Nomination.
What are the requirements for beneficiary form to be valid?
Making a valid will
- it must be in writing, either typed or handwritten.
- it must be signed by the will-maker or by some other person in the presence of and at the direction of the will-maker.
- the will-maker’s signature must be made or acknowledged in the presence of two or more witnesses, present at the same time.
Is a non lapsing nomination binding?
Before completing a non-lapsing death benefit nomination, it is important to be aware that if the trustee consents to your nomination and deems it as valid, the trustee must follow the nomination in the event of your death. A valid non-lapsing death benefit nomination remains binding on the trustee.
What is the difference between a binding and non-binding nomination?
Binding death beneficiary nominations (BDBN) A binding nomination is valid for three years, unless it is renewed, changed or cancelled earlier – if you do not renew it before the end of the three-year period from last signing, it becomes a non-binding nomination.
What is non-binding nomination?
A non-binding nomination is not formally binding on the trustee and only acts as a guide for the trustee in deciding how to pay your Death Benefit. You can make, change or remove your non-binding beneficiary nomination at any time online in our Member portal or complete the Change your details form.
Who can witness a binding death benefit nomination?
Binding Nominations must be witnessed by two people over 18 years of age and the witnesses must not be named in the Binding Nomination or named in your will, if you nominate your legal personal representative.
Can an executor be a witness to a will?
Can An Executor Be A Witness? Yes, an executor can witness a Will – as long as they are not also a beneficiary.
What is lapsing and non lapsing?
The difference between lapsing and non-lapsing superannuation nominations is that a lapsing nomination is generally valid for 3 years; whereas a non-lapsing nomination does not expire. A non-binding nomination has no expiry date. A binding nomination can be lapsing (valid for 3 years) or non-lapsing (no expiry date).