Maximizing Centrelink Benefits: Testamentary Trust Impact
If a beneficiary has control over the trust, Centrelink may consider both the trust’s assets and income as belonging to the beneficiary, potentially affecting their eligibility for Centrelink benefits. The trust’s control and the “control test” are factors in this assessment.
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