How often should you review your Will? We recommend making a habit of checking your Will each year, with a more detailed review every 5 - 7 years or whenever your circumstances change. From marriage and separation to new assets, growing children, or changes to your chosen executor, keeping your Will current helps make sure it still reflects the life you’re living and the people you want to protect.

Polyamory and estate planning can involve more complexity than a traditional estate plan. If you have more than one spouse, your estate plan needs to account for your relationships, children, property, decision-making arrangements, and the possibility of future conflict. Find out what to consider when creating an estate plan that reflects your relationships and protects the people you love.

Thinking of DIYing your Will and getting a JP to witness it? Please don’t rely on Facebook legal advice. In Queensland, a Will needs to meet specific signing and witnessing requirements, and having a JP witness your signature doesn’t make a DIY Will legally sound. Find out what the law actually requires, why witnessing is only one part of making a valid Will, and when getting legal advice can save your family significant stress and expense.

Could you become a digital avatar after you die? AI technology is making digital versions of deceased people increasingly possible. From voice replicas and interactive avatars to AI “griefbots”, grief tech raises fascinating questions about death, grief, consent, privacy, and your digital legacy. Here’s what you need to think about before leaving your digital self behind.

What happens if you lose capacity without an Enduring Power of Attorney in Queensland? Your loved ones don’t automatically have the legal authority to manage your finances, make personal decisions, or arrange your care. Find out what can happen without an EPA, including when QCAT may become involved, and why having an EPA in place can give you and your family greater certainty.

What happens if you die without a Will in Queensland? Learn how intestacy works, who may inherit your estate, who can administer it, and why having a Will gives you greater control over what happens after your death.

Funeral photography can help preserve the memories, people, and moments surrounding a funeral or celebration of life. Here’s why you might consider funeral photography, how it works, and how to include your wishes in your end-of-life planning.

How do you talk to children about death and grief? Learn how to explain death to children using clear, age-appropriate language, answer difficult questions, support children through grief, and use books to open conversations about death and loss.

Could you benefit from a death doula? End-of-life doulas provide non-medical emotional, practical, and informational support to individuals and families before, during, and after death. Learn what an end-of-life doula does, how they can support families, and how their role fits alongside medical care and estate planning.

You’ve spent a lifetime building wealth. How can you pass it on to your children and future generations in a way that provides flexibility and protection? Find out how a testamentary discretionary trust can form part of an estate plan for parents with adult children.

If you’re a parent with adult children, an Enduring Power of Attorney is an important part of planning for your future. Learn why an EPA matters, what happens if you lose capacity without one, and how to choose the right attorney in Queensland.

Your Will is an important legal document, but it can't capture everything your children need to know about you. A Letter of Wishes gives you a place to record your parenting guidance, family values, routines, hopes, stories, and messages for the people caring for your children if you die.

If you have young children, one of the biggest questions in your estate plan is who you would trust to care for them if you die. Learn how a testamentary guardian appointment works in Queensland, what to consider when choosing one, and how your Letter of Wishes can give your children's future carers the guidance they need.

Thinking about using a DIY Will kit or online template? Before you do, learn about the potential risks, including invalid Wills, unclear wording, overlooked assets, family disputes, and missed estate planning opportunities.

Sending flowers after someone dies is a kind and thoughtful gesture, but they aren’t always what a grieving person needs. Here are some practical alternatives, from a home-cooked meal or groceries to offering your time, and a few things to consider if flowers are still your go-to sympathy gift.

Who will manage your child’s inheritance if you die while they’re still young? Choosing the right person to manage your child’s inheritance is an important part of estate planning. We explain what a trustee does, what happens to a child’s inheritance under a standard Will, and how a testamentary discretionary trust can provide greater flexibility and protection.

Someone you love relies on you for accommodation? Whether it's an adult child, parent, or another loved one, your estate plan can include arrangements for their future housing and financial needs. Here's what to think about before deciding what happens to your home after you die.

Your business may be one of your biggest assets, but what happens to it if you lose capacity or die? A proper estate plan can help ensure the right people have authority to step in, your business can keep operating, and your long-term plans for the business are understood.

Your life story is a page-turning best seller to the people who love you. Recording your stories, memories, advice, hopes, and messages of love can become one of the most treasured parts of your estate plan. Here’s why your story is worth writing down.

Losing capacity doesn’t mean your thoughts, feelings, and preferences disappear. An Enduring Power of Attorney lets you choose who you trust to make financial and personal decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself.