Does Marriage Cancel A Will?

Learn how marriage may affect a Will and why reviewing your estate planning documents after marriage is an important step.
Plain English guides, explanations and resources covering legal topics relevant to ageing, aged care, future planning and family decision-making.

Learn how marriage may affect a Will and why reviewing your estate planning documents after marriage is an important step.

Learn where to store your Will, who should know where it is and why proper storage can help reduce delays and uncertainty.

Can an Advance Care Directive be used in a residential aged care home? Learn how the document may support future care planning and healthcare decisions.

Can more than one person be appointed to make healthcare decisions? Learn the potential benefits, challenges and planning considerations.

Can an Advance Care Directive override verbal wishes? Learn how written instructions and conversations may influence future healthcare decisions.

Can an Advance Care Directive be updated after a dementia diagnosis? Learn how capacity, planning and healthcare wishes may affect future updates.

Can an Advance Care Directive be revoked? Learn how changing circumstances may lead to updates, replacements or revocation of future healthcare wishes.

Does an Advance Care Directive need to be signed? Learn why signing requirements matter and how the rules vary across Australia.

Who can witness an Advance Care Directive? Learn why witnessing requirements matter and how the rules vary across Australia.

What makes an Advance Care Directive valid? Learn about common legal requirements, decision-making capacity and why proper completion matters.