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Writing a Will? What you need to know about choosing an executor in Australia
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If your will is challenged, it can not only be stressful and upsetting for all parties involved but could also reduce the value of your estate once legal fees are paid. Source: Getty Images.
Estate planning

Top strategies to prevent inheritance conflicts in blended families

Top strategies to prevent inheritance conflicts in blended families

It's important to carefully think about your estate plan to prevent anyone from feeling treated unfairly or left out.
Elder abuse takes many forms, extending beyond what is commonly known. Source: Getty
Health issues

Spotting the signs of elder abuse and how to get help

Spotting the signs of elder abuse and how to get help

Elder abuse is more common than you think. Here's how to recognise warning signs and take action to protect at-risk seniors.
If you’re thinking about writing a Will online, there are just a few requirements you will need to meet to ensure your Will is valid. Image source: Supplied
Estate planning

Expert tips for creating a legally valid Will online

Expert tips for creating a legally valid Will online

The five important considerations to keep in mind when writing a Will online in Australia.
Australia offers two eco-friendly burial options. Source: Getty
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‘Green’ funerals: The alternative ways to bid farewell to loved ones sustainably

‘Green’ funerals: The alternative ways to bid farewell to loved ones sustainably

From eco-friendly options to cost-saving measures, Australians are exploring 'green' burials as traditional funeral norms face a crisis of cost.
Research found a coffin can comprise more than 30 per cent of the total cost of a funeral. Source: Getty
End-of-life planning

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

How to reduce funeral expenses without sacrificing quality

Master the art of affordable farewells with these tips to lower funeral costs without sacrificing dignity and quality.
When a loved one loses decision-making abilities, it is important to seek professional advice and support. Source: Getty Images.
Estate planning

Understanding capacity: Steps to take when a loved one loses decision-making ability

Understanding capacity: Steps to take when a loved one loses decision-making ability

Understanding capacity is crucial when it comes to supporting a loved one who may be experiencing difficulties with decision-making abilities.
Deciding whether a DIY will is right for you depends on various factors. Source: Getty Images.
Estate planning

Key factors to consider when deciding if a DIY will kit is right for you

Key factors to consider when deciding if a DIY will kit is right for you

If you are considering a DIY will kit, it is important to weigh the benefits and drawbacks carefully before making a decision.
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Experts

10 smart estate planning strategies to help protect blended families

10 smart estate planning strategies to help protect blended families

With blended families becoming more common, it's important to consider estate planning strategies to ensure assets are passed on fairly to all beneficiaries
To avoid confusion later, it is advisable to educate yourself if you are designated as a loved one's executor. Source: Getty Images.
Estate planning

Your complete guide to probate, state-by-state

Your complete guide to probate, state-by-state

To avoid confusion later, it is advisable to educate yourself if you are designated as a loved one's executor.

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