Breaking the silence: The challenges of being a carer
Caring for a loved one can be deeply fulfilling but brings its fair share of challenges too – as Laura discovered. When her mother Shelly had a stroke, she
November 21, 2023
Power of Attorney
Estate Planning is not just for retirement
Many people think that Estate Planning is only for people who are close to retirement, especially if we fall into the trap of thinking that Estate Planning is just about
August 15, 2023
Power of Attorney – Empowering yourself to go above and beyond
“I’m thrilled to announce I’ve been appointed Mum’s Power of Attorney,” said no-one ever in the history of sibling rivalry. While many of us end up saying that – well,
October 29, 2020
Is a DIY Will kit enough?
More than 45% of Australians don’t have a valid Will. If you die without one, your hard-earned wealth (your estate) will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy
August 9, 2018
Is your will still relevant?
Many of our best laid plans rarely follow through exactly as we might have hoped. However, it’s another story when it comes to planning for what happens after we’ve left
January 19, 2018
Planning ahead for the “Sandwich Generation”
Are you taking care of elderly parents? Do you still have adult children living at home? Do the words ‘meat’ and ‘sandwich’ strike any chords with you? You could be
July 12, 2017
Preparing for Tomorrow
Following on from last weeks article on aged care. Imagine you were no longer able to look after your financial affairs, or, less dramatically, simply found it an increasing burden
July 15, 2016
Putting Aged Care Costs Into Perspective
A growing number of Australians are encountering the challenges of assisting elderly relatives with the move into aged care. One of them is David. Recently he had to help his
July 10, 2016
We All Know How Important It Is To Have a Current Will
We all know how important it is to have a current will, even if we haven’t got around to it yet. But documenting what happens to your assets after you
September 27, 2015