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If you have assets all over the globe, then you should definitely know what a reseal of probate is. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

Reseal of probate: A vital term to know for estates with far-flung assets

There's a difference between grant of probate and reseal of problem. Do you know what it is?

Money ExpertRebecca Edwards

Estate planning

‘Mum’s partner is attempting to cut me out of her estate. What can I do?’

‘Mum’s partner is attempting to cut me out of her estate. What can I do?’

With as much as $250,000 at stake, legal AND financial advice should be on the cards.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Wills that deal with the same assets in different ways can sometimes be a recipe for disaster. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

11 mistakes to avoid when making your will

11 mistakes to avoid when making your will

Funeral expert Cale Donovan explains the common roadblocks that can arise when writing a will.

Written byCale Donovan

Before diving into will-making check this list to make sure you're on the right track. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘Can I ensure my child benefits from my estate but their partner doesn’t?’

‘Can I ensure my child benefits from my estate but their partner doesn’t?’

"At some stage you have to 'let go', as they say, and avoid trying to rule from heaven."

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Choosing who gets a piece of your estate and who gets cut off entirely can be a hard one. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: How to make a legal will in isolation

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: How to make a legal will in isolation

Covid-19 has focused attention on end-of-life planning but also made it trickier to do!

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Certain online witnesses will be legally viable for willmakers until the end of September. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘Do I have to include my late husband’s stepchildren in my will?’

‘Do I have to include my late husband’s stepchildren in my will?’

Your will can contain whatever you want but it's important to be aware of the implications of your decisions.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Picking beneficiaries when estate planning means you should also be aware of the implications that could arise from leaving some parties out. 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.

Estate planning

‘Mum’s will is going to cause a family feud, so how do I head it off?’

‘Mum’s will is going to cause a family feud, so how do I head it off?’

This reader wants to know if it's worth taking the money while their mother is still alive to protect it from being claimed by other family members.

Money ExpertBrian Herd

Money is often the root of many family feuds. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

Super beneficiaries: Who gets your super, how and the tax they’ll pay

Super beneficiaries: Who gets your super, how and the tax they’ll pay

Super isn't a personally owned asset like a house or car, which means it isn't necessarily part of your estate.

Written byRachael Rosel

Don't let your superannuation funds be the missing piece of the puzzle for your loved ones when you die. Source: Getty.

Estate planning

‘What’s the best short-term investment if I don’t want to lock up my funds?’

‘What’s the best short-term investment if I don’t want to lock up my funds?’

Unfortunately, options are limited when it comes to a short investment timeframe.

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

If you aren't invested for at least seven years, your money won't be able to cruise through the inevitable ups and downs of the market. Source: Getty.

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