Lucy and Patrick, aged in their early 30s, own their own home worth $1,000,000 and each have
Question:
Lucy and Patrick, aged in their early 30’s, own their own home worth $1,000,000 and each have a car worth approximately $30,000 each.
They have the following investment assets: Item Amount Ownership Investment Property $900,000 Tenants-In-Common Cash at bank $200,000 Joint Term deposit – 2 year fixed $15,000 Patrick Shares – Australian, blue-chip shares acquired in 2016 for $20,000 $80,000 Lucy Managed fund – Aust. Shares acquired in 2015 for $15,000 $25,000 Lucy Superannuation (both have binding death nomination clauses) $300,000 $125,000
Lucy Patrick The couple’s superannuation accounts are invested in a growth fund with the following allocations: Cash 5%; Fixed interest 25%; Aust shares 35%, Property 10%; International shares 25%.
Lucy earns $105,000 p.a. and Patrick earns $50,000 p.a. working part-time.
The couple have 2 children aged 16 and 18 years old. The couple’s risk profile has been determined as conservative.
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts