estate planning
101 results tagged estate planning:
Reclaiming HECS debt from dead Aussies won’t work
A proposal to recover unpaid HECS/HELP debt from deceased estates has been slammed by one of the scheme's founders.
The big mistake you need to avoid when contesting a will
Disputing a will was once something mainly rich people did. Not anymore. But don't contest a will assuming that the estate will pay your legal costs.
Seven podcasts to change how you think about money in the new year
Whether you want to dig your way out of debt, learn to invest or understand what's going on with our economy, there's a podcast for you.
Ask Paul: I want to give my kids $150k each, what could go wrong?
Linda wants to sell her house and give each of her children $150,000. It's a nice idea, says Paul Clitheroe, but too many well-meaning parents end up in poverty.
Five creative ways to start transferring money to your kids and grandkids
Want to help out your grown kids financially without just handing them a pile of cash? You could transfer it directly to their mortgage offset account.
Why you need a will in your 20s and 30s
Ok, so you might not own a house yet, but who do you want to inherit your photos and digital music, and have access to your emails after your death? This is why you need a will.
What really happens when you die without having a will
Who will get guardianship of your kids? Who will inherit your assets? These are some of the decisions that will be made for you if you don't have a will.
Demand for wills on the rise as coronavirus fears set in for Australians
The number of people preparing a will has jumped dramatically as the coronavirus shocks Aussies out of their ambivalence about estate planning.
13 common super terms you’ve never really understood
If all you know about super is that a chunk of your salary disappears each month, it's time for a crash course. We explain the super terms you don't really understand.
Why you need to have these tough conversations this Christmas
Christmas is the time, while everyone is in the same room and the wine is flowing, to broach two uncomfortable topics with your loved ones.
