Grant Abbott

13/08/2026

Hi everyone — Grant Abbott here.
I’ve written five books. The last one, The Guru’s Guide to Self Managed Super Funds from 2018, is being updated very soon to The Strategist’s Guide to Self Managed Super Funds.
The Budget has made a lot of the old strategies outside super far less attractive. Superannuation is now clearly the place to be.
We’re seeing SMSFs accelerate, with more Millennials and Gen X coming through to Lightyear Legal / grantabbott.com wanting to take control of their super.
Expect this trend to continue.

14/07/2026

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24/06/2026

Had a fantastic breakfast in Adelaide with John Grocke from Count Adelaide.
One thing we both agreed on?
The recent budget changes have created a huge opportunity for advisers and families to start thinking beyond tax returns and compliance.
Family wealth protection, succession planning and protecting assets for future generations are becoming more important every year.
The families who plan today will have far more certainty tomorrow.
Great discussion, great coffee and plenty of ideas shared.
If you'd like to explore family wealth protection strategies for your family or your clients, reach out anytime.
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22/06/2026

Everyone seems to be saying trusts are finished.
I don't buy it.
The reality is trusts were never meant to be tax minimisation vehicles in the first place.
They were built to protect family wealth.
Protect assets.
Protect children.
Protect future generations.
What's interesting is that some of the latest changes appear to carve out exemptions for testamentary-style trust arrangements used through estate planning.
That's a huge win for families focused on long-term wealth protection.
I've always preferred Family Protection Trusts over standard discretionary trusts because they're built for protection first and tax second.
If you'd like to understand how these changes could impact your family or clients, send me a message.

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The headlines would have you believe trusts are finished.I disagree.For decades I've said that trusts should never be established purely for tax minimisation.The real purpose of a trust is family wealth protection.Trusts protect assets from litigation, business risks, family law disputes and increas...

04/06/2026

I've spent the last few weeks talking to entrepreneurs and business owners since the Budget.

One thing has surprised me.

A lot of people are asking about opportunities overseas.

Particularly Singapore.

The conversation isn't really about leaving Australia.

It's about creating options, protecting wealth and building businesses in a changing environment.

The world is becoming more global every year.

The people who plan early usually end up with the most flexibility.

If you're looking at international opportunities, make sure you get good advice before making any decisions.

If you're considering international expansion, offshore structures, family wealth protection or strategic tax planning, contact me at [email protected]

27/05/2026

A few months ago I released my “6 Waves Crashing Down On Australia” presentation.

A lot of people thought I was overcooking it 😂

But now we’re starting to see it happen:

• Property slowing
• AI replacing jobs
• Oil shortages building
• Taxes increasing
• Government spending blowing out

The interesting thing is that periods like this also create opportunities.

Especially with SMSFs and long-term investing.

Personally I think some incredible buying opportunities are coming over the next few years for people who are prepared.

Anyway, keep informed and don’t panic.

Grant Abbott

Back in December 2025, I released a presentation called “The 6 Waves Crashing Down on Australia.”At the time, many people dismissed it.“Property prices always go up.”“China will save us again.”“AI won’t replace professional jobs.”“Government spending isn’t a problem.”Well, he...

25/05/2026

Australia’s tax and investment landscape is changing rapidly.

For years, many Australians relied on familiar wealth-building strategies such as negative gearing, discretionary trusts and long-term property investing under stable Capital Gains Tax (CGT) settings.

But the environment is evolving — and strategic planning is becoming more important than ever.

The reality is simple: Those who adapt early may place themselves in a significantly stronger financial position over the next decade.

https://www.grantabbott.com/post/the-law-has-changed-strategy-wins

18/05/2026

Hi everyone, it’s Grant.

Seeing a lot of people saying trusts are dead after the budget.

Honestly?
Not even close.

Yes, the government is looking at tightening up tax minimisation around trusts and bucket companies.

But when I build trusts, I’m not just building them for tax.

I’m building them to protect families.

Protection from:
• Divorce
• Litigation
• Bankruptcy
• Business risks
• Even the impact of AI over time

That’s the real value.

At the end of the day, paying tax with no protection isn’t exactly a great strategy either.

So don’t panic.
There’s still plenty of opportunity and strategy here.