Estate planning is much more than having a will – it’s about planning for what happens to your assets and affairs after you die, as well as who takes charge of your affairs in the event you lose capacity.
And while these are two prospects no one wants to face, it’s a situation where prior planning makes all the difference to loved ones, so they don’t have to deal with confusion when they’re already grieving.
Families come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to be careful in your decision making, so that your assets are passed onto the right people, at the right time.
When you’re planning your will, it really helps to talk to a professional, so you can work through scenarios, understand the tax implications for beneficiaries and structure your options.
This way, your instructions will be clear and comprehensive.
You also need to make arrangements for your superannuation, because it is not bundled up with other assets in your will. It’s treated separately.
Estate planning can be highly emotive and a team of expert financial planners can help you through it with sensitivity and expertise.
What does a financial planner do?
As fully qualified, experienced financial planners, we’re able to help you through the estate planning process more effectively. We also provide other financial services, including advice on:
- Budgeting
- Cash flow
- Debt management/debt reduction
- Superannuation
- Retirement planning
- Asset finance
- Direct share portfolios and research
- Investments
- Property investment advice
- Personal and business insurance
- Risk insurance
- Estate planning
- Aged Care Advisory Services
And we encourage your pathway based on your own individual circumstances and values.
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