Advice Line Australia

Aged Care is a pressing issue for many in the community and will affect most people either directly or indirectly at some point in their lives. The problem is that the need for aged care often arises for first timers, with little notice and at a stressful time when emotions are running high, for both carers and the person in need of care, resulting in rushed and potentially inappropriate decisions which could prove very costly.

While often difficult, having discussions with your family about estate planning, and how your assets will be distributed when you die, is so important. Here are just some of the key building blocks to consider when looking to create your own family succession plan. There are many problems that arise if you don't have a valid Will - problems that can cause a great deal of distress to your family when you die.