What is an Advance Care Directive — and how does it work in each Australian state?
Every state has its own document, its own name, and its own rules. Here is what an ACD does, why it is separate from a will, and how to make one that will actually be honoured in your jurisdiction.
Lost superannuation in Australia: how to find it, and how to make sure your family does not lose yours
$18.9 billion in super belongs to people who do not know they have it. Here is how to track yours down, consolidate it safely, and make sure none of it is lost on the day your family needs it most.
Dying without a will in Australia: what intestacy actually does to your estate
When you die without a will, the state decides who gets what — on a formula that almost certainly does not match your wishes. Here is how it works in each state, and why it matters even if you think you have nothing complicated.
Executor checklist: what to do in the first 30 days when someone has died in Australia
Phase by phase: registering the death, finding the will, notifying the right parties, securing assets, and the things you absolutely must not do before probate is granted.
Digital legacy in Australia: what happens to your iCloud, Gmail, social media and crypto when you die
Australian law has not caught up with our digital lives. Here is what the providers actually allow, what your executor can and cannot do, and what to organise now so your family does not lose your photos and your passwords.
More long-form guides — including binding death benefit nominations, powers of attorney state-by-state, and a guide to the Australian probate process — coming soon. The Newsletter signup at the foot of this page is the easiest way to know when each one lands.