estate planning

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Separated? Update your Will before life moves on without you

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Separated? Update your Will before life moves on without you

Separated or going through a divorce? Your Will may not automatically change when your relationship ends. If your estate planning documents reflect your old life, your former partner may still have important roles or entitlements you no longer intend.

This article explains why updating your Will, powers of attorney, superannuation nominations and related documents after separation is an important protective step — helping you create clarity, reduce risk, and make sure your wishes reflect the life you are actually living now.

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Are Discretionary Testamentary Trusts Still Worth It After the 2026 Budget?

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Are Discretionary Testamentary Trusts Still Worth It After the 2026 Budget?

The proposed 2026 Budget changes have caused plenty of concern about discretionary testamentary trusts — but the headlines do not tell the whole story.

Tax is only one reason families use testamentary trusts. Flexibility, asset protection and long-term family wealth planning still matter. Before changing your will, it is worth understanding what is actually proposed, what remains uncertain, and why testamentary trusts may still have an important role in your estate plan.