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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.

Why every parent needs a Will

Why every parent needs a Will

A Will is something every parent should have, regardless of your age, wealth or financial assets.  But the thought of making a Will makes most parents squirm and change the subject. No one wants to talk about death, especially the possibility of dying before our children are adults.  Who do we trust to raise them without us? And who should look after their inheritance until they are adults?

What is a testamentary guardian, and why do I need one for my child?

What is a testamentary guardian, and why do I need one for my child?

A testamentary guardian is an adult designated in a parent’s Will to care for that person’s child in case both parents die before the child turns 18.

While the thought might make you shudder, you need to write a Will and choose a guardian so the courts don't do it for you should the worst should happen.