Latest Estate Planning guides

We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
When is the Right Time to Take Out Life Insurance?

Timing is everything, and when it comes to life insurance, it’s about seeking out the choices and options for whatever stage of life you’re at.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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Tips for First-Time Life Insurance Policy Buyers

First-time policy buyer? Welcome to the wonderful world of adulthood. Have no fear – these 7 tips will help take you from ‘life insurance novice’ to ‘annoying (but educated!) know-it-all’.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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How to Determine the Value of Assets and Liabilities

A guide on how to value the assets and liabilities within an estate

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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Let’s talk about prenups

Yes, prenups (aka. Binding Financial Agreements) are legal, and they do work. Here’s why.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How do I stop someone from wasting the assets of a deceased estate?

Whether it's being spent or destroyed, here’s how you can protect your loved one’s estate from wastage.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Estate Planning for Women

Women face specific challenges when navigating their estate plans. Here’s why it pays to be prepared.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Barbie is thinking about dying. You should, too.

This blog does NOT contain major spoilers for the newly released Barbie (2023) movie. It does, however, contain themes of empowerment, inspiration and other pop culture references from a film you know and love. *Okay, it’s Legally Blonde*.

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post.author.nameJordan Kaplan
4 MIN READ
Common Estate Law Terms Explained

When it comes to Estate Law, the jargon can make it almost impossible to understand what you are reading or what you might need to do. Read on to learn what some of the more common Estate Law terms actually mean.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Superannuation Death Benefits: What you need to know

Wondering what happens to your superannuation funds if you don’t get to use them? Discover more below.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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How to make Estate Planning feel less boo-ring this Halloween

Spooky season is the perfect time to dust off those admin cobwebs and get your Estate Plan in order. Here’s how to do it without boo-ring yourself half to death.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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What is an Interim Distribution of an Estate?

Sometimes it can take ages to wrap up and divide a deceased estate. In this guide, we detail what can happen in the interim.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
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A Guide to Dividing Estate Planning Duties Among Adult Children

Even fully-fledged adults revert to their child-like selves sometimes. To avoid temper tantrums and sibling rivalries, here are some tips to help you streamline the estate planning process like grown-ups.