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There's a major difference between palliative care and hospice care that many might not be aware of. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

The big difference between palliative care and hospice care

"Palliative care isn’t about dying; it’s about living."

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

End-of-life planning

‘Should I use the recontribution strategy to make more of my super non-taxable?’

‘Should I use the recontribution strategy to make more of my super non-taxable?’

Noel Whittaker likes this strategy for converting a big chunk of super from taxable to zero-tax.

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

Noel Whittaker discusses the implications and rewards surrounding shuffling around retirement funds. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

Farewell funerals: Covid-19 has changed the grieving process for good

Farewell funerals: Covid-19 has changed the grieving process for good

"The money saved on overpriced funerals allows families to plan more personalised celebrations of life."

Written byCale Donovan

Covid-19 is reshaping the way in which Australians view the funeral industry. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

Storing your will: Really bad real-life ideas and how to avoid them

Storing your will: Really bad real-life ideas and how to avoid them

Making a will is a great first step but it's not the end of the steps you can take to ensure your wishes are enacted.

Money ExpertMichael Spiegel

Sometimes it's just better to be explicit about where you've stored your will, rather than put the emotional strain on your family after you pass. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

Anzac Day may have passed, but you can still support our defence heroes

Anzac Day may have passed, but you can still support our defence heroes

Brian Hollis is just one of the many amazing Legacy volunteers whose work is so valuable.

Written byLegacy

ADF veteran and Legacy volunteer Brian Hollis, centre, has supported Emily and James Wiltshire for the past 15 years – building a friendship that will last a lifetime.

End-of-life planning

How to decide if a do-it-yourself will kit will work for you

How to decide if a do-it-yourself will kit will work for you

A DIY will kit costs less than $30 but may end up being the more expensive option if not used correctly.

Sponsored byWestpac

A ‘kitchen table’ will can be perfectly valid but it takes particular care to ensure that’s the case.

End-of-life planning

What happens to your money when you die without a will

What happens to your money when you die without a will

You might think you’re keeping things simple by not having a will but you’re actually making them much more complicated.

Sponsored byWestpac

A lifetime of carefully amassing assets to benefit your loved ones could be wasted if you leave the distribution of your estate to the government.

Health

Be prepared! Medical experts urging Aussies to update advance care plans

Be prepared! Medical experts urging Aussies to update advance care plans

With the number of coronavirus cases rising each day, experts are advising there is no time to waste!

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Medical experts said Australians should consider updating their advance care plan as cases of coronavirus continue to rise. Source: Getty

End-of-life planning

What it’s really like to make end-of-life decisions for a loved one

What it’s really like to make end-of-life decisions for a loved one

Almost one in every two people end up unable to make their own care decisions in their dying days.

Written byAdvance Care Planning Australia

Don’t leave a loved one wondering if they ‘did the right thing’ – set out your wishes for the end of life in a formal advance care plan.

End-of-life planning

How to make sure the end of your loved one’s life is meaningful

How to make sure the end of your loved one’s life is meaningful

Even small gestures can have an important impact when facing the end of life, so don’t feel that you can’t do anything to help a loved one.

Sponsored byWestpac

A bucket list isn’t just about ticking off bungee jumps and exotic destinations; it can include small things that mean a lot, such as watching the ocean one last time.

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