Planning ahead
Thinking early, couples, legal documents, and decisions after a loss.
- “We’re fine”: the conversation most couples keep putting offOne of you cooks, the other does the yard. If one of you couldn’t, what happens? A kind, honest look at the talk most couples put off.8 minute read
- Moving while it’s a choice: planning your later-life home earlyPlanning your later-life home in your 50s, 60s or early 70s gives you the widest choice. The six paths, questions to ask and a simple plan.7 minute read
- Powers of attorney, health directives and guardianship in Queensland and NSWThe documents that let someone you trust make decisions if you can’t: how they work in Queensland and NSW, who can witness them, and where to get help.10 minute read
- When one partner needs more care than the otherStaying together at home with support, help in villages and land-lease, when one partner needs aged care, respite, the well partner’s health, and the money questions.10 minute read
- Housing after losing a partner: no rush, and what to knowAfter a partner dies, there’s rarely a need to decide about the house quickly. What changes with money, staying put, moving nearer family, and where to find support.11 minute read