Stop Putting Off Writing Your Will

Stop Putting Off Writing Your Will

Writing your will as part of your estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones while you are still around to do it.  But many of us put it off and there comes a time when the opportunity to do it passes. By then it is too late and...
How To Leave An Inheritance To Your Family

How To Leave An Inheritance To Your Family

Many of us would like to leave an inheritance for our children. We love them and want to leave a legacy that will give them a boost in a world that can be hard. But the reality is that not all of us will be able to do so due to a range of factors. We’re now...
Why Write A Will? For Your Family’s Sake

Why Write A Will? For Your Family’s Sake

Why write a will? Especially if you’re young and healthy – it seems like death is far off. Plus, you think you don’t own much. So why write a will? In Australia, it is the 30-somethings who are the most unenthusiastic about writing a will.  Half of...
When Should You Write a Will?

When Should You Write a Will?

When should you write a will? Many people believe that you should write a will only when you are more advanced in years. Or if you have real estate. Or if you have millions in the bank.  It is easy to think that you should only write a will when you are grey-haired...
A Sound Mind is Required for Making a Will

A Sound Mind is Required for Making a Will

What does it mean to have a sound mind, particularly when it comes to writing your will? What constitutes a sound mind, and who decides? In our increasingly aging population dementia is an issue that cannot be ignored.  So how do we take this into account with estate...
Grief and Finances

Grief and Finances

Although it’s the last thing you feel like thinking about when a loved one dies, grief and finances are inextricably linked. When someone we love dies suddenly, grief can be all consuming.  Finances can fall off the radar. House chores are impossible. Having...