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Estate Planning
Video answers on planning ahead for your family: guardianship, end-of-life decisions, and the steps that matter before you die.
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0:36Can I appoint someone to make medical and guardianship decisions for me in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:27What are the first practical steps to take after a family member dies in Australia?Kevin Finn
1:03What are the most important things to sort out before you die in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:35How do I register a death and get a death certificate in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:52How do you set up a will and power of attorney for a parent who is losing capacity in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:40What types of power of attorney are available in Victoria, and which one do you need?Kevin Finn
1:06What types of power of attorney are available in Australia, and which one do you need?Kevin Finn
0:51What legal document is needed for a child to manage an elderly parent's finances in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:51Who is next of kin in Australia, and what legal rights do they have?Kevin Finn
0:51What happens to bank accounts when someone dies in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:42What government payments are available after someone dies in Australia?Kevin Finn
1:21How long does it take to get a death certificate in Australia, and how many copies are needed?Kevin Finn
1:26Does superannuation go to the estate when someone dies in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:58Does the family have to pay a deceased person's debts in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:46When does a power of attorney end in Australia?Kevin Finn
1:23Is there inheritance tax in Australia, and what tax does a deceased estate actually pay?Kevin Finn
0:51How do you cancel or change a power of attorney in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:37What are the first legal steps to take after a parent dies in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:46How do you prevent family disputes over an estate in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:43How much do legal fees cost for managing a deceased estate in Australia?Kevin Finn
1:27How do you legally appoint someone to make medical decisions in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:44Do adult children pay tax on inherited superannuation in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:39What happens if your binding death benefit nomination has expired when you die?Kevin Finn
0:41Do you pay capital gains tax on an inherited house in Australia?Kevin Finn
0:34What happens to a HECS debt when someone dies?Kevin Finn
0:39What happens to the family home when a parent moves into aged care?Kevin Finn
0:42Who makes decisions for you if you lose capacity and have no power of attorney?Kevin Finn
0:37Can someone holding your power of attorney change your Will?Kevin Finn
0:46How do you protect an elderly parent's Will from undue influence?Kevin Finn
0:55Do I need to mention super in my Will if I have a non-lapsing binding death benefit nomination?Kevin Finn
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