Category Legal Resources

Plain English guides, explanations and resources covering legal topics relevant to ageing, aged care, future planning and family decision-making.

How Estate Planning Protects Families

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.

Learn what probate is, why it may be required and how it helps executors administer an estate after someone dies.

Learn what an executor is, what the role involves and why executors play an important part in estate administration.

Learn who should be an executor, what the role involves and how to choose someone you trust to carry out your wishes.