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End-of-life planning

Research has shown that while the majority of Australians have wills and end-of-life plans in place, we are avoiding having discussions about them with our families. Source: Getty

News

Pandemic pause? Over 60s have stopped planning or talking about death

Have you been putting off this chat in the past 12 months or more? You're not alone. But it's important to have the conversation, as circumstances change.

Written byAnna Wall

Funerals and bereavement

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Cost of death: The most expensive cities to die in Australia

Here's the best way to plan for a funeral, and what to do if you can't afford one.

Written byAnna Wall

It certainly ain't cheap to die. Source: Getty

Politics

Tasmania will become third state to legalise voluntary assisted dying

Tasmania will become third state to legalise voluntary assisted dying

The new laws will allow anyone suffering from a terminal illness, with less than six months to live, the right to end their life legally.

Written byAnna Wall

It’s expected to take about 18 months to implement the new laws in Tasmania. Source: Getty

Estate planning

Want to help save lives? It’s easier than you’d think! Here’s how…

Want to help save lives? It’s easier than you’d think! Here’s how…

There's a real need for more Aussies to say ‘yes’ to organ donation. Marie Brownell outlines the steps to take - and, no, it doesn't involve your driver's licence.

Money ExpertMarie Brownell

In Australia, family members are asked to provide consent to organ donation before it can proceed. Source: Getty

End-of-life planning

Cancer patients want to talk about death but their doctors don’t, study finds

Cancer patients want to talk about death but their doctors don’t, study finds

Even though the large majority of cancer patients have discussed their advanced care plans with their family and friends, only 4 per cent have discussed it with a doctor.

Written byRachael Rosel

Studies have found that a lack of time and understanding are key barriers for doctors discussing ACP. Source: Getty.

Aged care

‘F-word’ families: Why feuding adult children always end in failure

‘F-word’ families: Why feuding adult children always end in failure

When an elderly couple is determined to stay together, no matter what risk to their health and safety, emotions tend to run high.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Feuding children is likely the worst thing for elderly parents. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

The big difference between palliative care and hospice care

The big difference between palliative care and hospice care

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

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

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

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.

From our community

‘I’d like to be rooted’: Changing the way we think about death

by Brian Pickering

‘The death of my sister: Trying to make sense of it all’

by Mary McGrath

‘My son blames me for his grandmother’s death’

by Guest Contributor

‘Mother’s last testament: Why I challenged my mother’s will’

by Guest Contributor