Old Age Plan Editorial Team

Who Should You Appoint As Your Guardian?

Learn how to choose an Enduring Guardian and what factors may help when selecting someone to make personal and lifestyle decisions.

Learn how estate planning can help older Australians prepare for future legal, financial, health and aged care decisions.

Learn what decisions an Enduring Guardian may make regarding health care, living arrangements and personal support services.

Learn how estate planning can support loved ones, reduce family stress and help provide clarity when important decisions need to be made.

Learn what may happen when important estate planning documents are missing and why planning ahead can help reduce uncertainty.

Learn when estate planning may become important and why major life events often prompt people to review their future plans.

Learn which legal, financial and personal documents may form part of an estate plan and why they are important.

Learn how Advance Care Directives may support health care decisions during hospital admissions and why planning ahead can help families.

Learn whether family members can contest a Will, common reasons disputes arise and why legal requirements vary across Australia.

Learn how to start conversations about future care wishes, advance care planning and supporting family decision-making before a crisis occurs.