Choosing your executor is an important part of your estate plan. Find out who can be your executor, what they’ll be responsible for, and what to consider before choosing the person who will administer your estate.

Your superannuation may be one of your biggest assets, but your Will does not automatically control what happens to it when you die. Find out when your super should be paid into your estate, how Binding Death Benefit Nominations work, and how your superannuation can fit into a complete estate plan.

What happens if you die without a Will in Queensland? If you die intestate, Queensland law decides who inherits your estate, who can administer it, and how your assets are distributed. Learn how the intestacy rules work, who can apply for Letters of Administration, what happens to your children and superannuation, and why having a valid Will can save your family time, stress and uncertainty.

A Testamentary Discretionary Trust (TDT) can provide families with greater flexibility, protection and control over how an inheritance is managed after death. Learn how TDTs work, the benefits they can provide for children, blended families and business owners, potential tax considerations, and when this estate planning strategy may be appropriate for your circumstances.

Let’s be clear: if you’re a parent and you haven’t sorted your estate plan, you’re not a bad person. You’re not careless. You’re not lazy.

You're busy. You’ve got small people depending on you. Life is full and, at times, overwhelming.

How to sort your estate plan when you’re the “sandwich generation”If you’re raising children and helping care for ageing parents (or in-laws), you’re not alone.More and more families are part of the “sandwich generation” — squeezed…

Navigating complex family dynamics in your Will. No two families look alike. Many people have someone in their family they’re no longer in contact with—often for very valid and deeply personal reasons. Abuse. Neglect. Manipulation. Repeated hurt. Sometimes, despite the weight of it all, there's still guilt…

What to Start Thinking About When You’ve Got Kids Under 18. When you’re raising little ones, it can feel like you barely have time to think beyond the next school lunch or load of washing. But one of the greatest gifts you can give your children –…

Protecting the people who may not be your next of kin. There’s the family you’re born into—and then there’s the family you build. For many LGBTQIA+ people, carers, and those with deep friendships that span decades, “family” doesn’t always look like a traditional tree with tidy branches.…

The unspoken things we leave behind and how to plan for themLet’s be honest: most of us have a top drawer. Not just in the literal sense (though that’s where we’re heading), but in the metaphorical sense too—a little space where we…

How ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent traits can shape how you plan for the future. If the words estate planning make your brain want to run for the hills, you’re not alone — especially if you're someone with a spicy brain. The legal world isn’t…

Talking about estate planning isn’t usually one of the top conversations for the dinner table or date night (unless your partner is an estate planning lawyer…), but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have.…

When people think of estate planning, they often assume it’s only about passing wealth to children. But what if you don’t have kids? Your estate plan is still just as important—it’s your opportunity to control who receives your assets and…

Separation and divorce are emotionally and financially significant life events, and in the midst of dealing with everything from property settlements to parenting arrangements, your estate plan might be the last thing on your mind. But failing…

Parenting is a whirlwind of joy, challenges, and responsibility. Amid the sleepless nights and school drop-offs, it's easy to push long-term planning to the backburner. Worrying about "what might happen to your kids if you weren’t here to care…

As a small business owner, your business is a product of your hard work, dedication, and vision. But what happens to it when you’re no longer able to manage it due to incapacity or death? Estate planning for small business owners involves more…

An estate plan is not something you can set and forget. Life changes constantly, and as it does, your estate plan must evolve to reflect those changes. Major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child…

For many people, pets are considered cherished family members. They offer unconditional love, companionship, and joy, often for years on end. However, one question that many pet owners overlook in their estate planning is: What happens to your…

When we think of estate planning, we often focus on the distribution of physical assets—money, property, heirlooms. But there’s another form of inheritance that is equally, if not more, valuable: the passing down of personal values, life lessons, and meaningful philosophies. Ethical…

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in your estate planning process is choosing an executor for your Will. This person will carry out your final wishes, ensuring that your estate is distributed according to your…