Family trusts: smart strategy or overrated?

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by award-winning financial adviser Deline Jacovides, founder of Mazi Wealth. Together, they break down the ins and outs of discretionary (family) trusts—what they are, how they work, and when they’re worth considering.​

In this episode, we cover:

• What a discretionary trust is and how it works in Australia

• When a trust structure makes sense—and when it doesn’t

• Investing in shares vs property in a trust

• The tax benefits of trusts (and when they actually apply)

• Common misconceptions—like “trusts are only for the rich”

• The real costs and admin involved in setting up and maintaining a trust

Whether you’re building wealth, planning for the future, or just curious about how trusts fit into the bigger financial picture, this episode offers practical insights to help you decide if a trust is right for you.

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