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End of life planning

The complete state-by-state guide to probate: Who needs it and when

If you’re the executor of a loved one’s estate, your role will almost certainly involve distributing assets, as well as possibly paying debts or overseeing the sale of property or other belongings. But there are a number of steps required by law before you start dealing with the deceased’s finances.

From the experts

“Can I gift a home to my kids and would it affect them in any financial way?”
Independent money expert, Nick Bruining, provides a real life example of how Centrelink assessable income is NOT the same as Tax Office assessable income. Image source: Getty
A difference of 1 per cent in fees could make a difference of 20 per cent in your final retirement payout. Image source: Getty
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78% of over-60s surveyed said they had helped their kids get on the property ladder
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