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What if my late wife’s pension pushes my super above $3 million?

John Wasiliev
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Q: I have two account-based pensions with AustralianSuper – mine and that of my wife, who died last July. I am withdrawing income from both accounts but come this July, I will have to make some decisions.

What are the best options for me considering I currently have $4 million in super and the new Division 296 law requires I only have $3 million. Both these pension accounts started with $1.6 million in July 2017. The increased balances represent investment growth. Narinder

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John Wasiliev is a veteran SMSF specialist and has provided answers to readers' questions on superannuation for decades. Have a super question you'd like answered? Email John at superquestions@afr.com

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