Resources for Australian families
Plain-language guides to the practical side of life, loss and getting organised. Free, Australian-specific, no sign-up required.
Wills and estates
How to write an Australian will
The plain-language basics of making a valid will in Australia, and what to include so your family is not left guessing.
Read guideWhat an executor actually does
A clear rundown of an executor's real duties in Australia, so you know who to pick and what you are asking of them.
Read guideMoney and super
How to find your lost super
Step-by-step directions for tracking down forgotten super accounts and consolidating them, using free Australian government tools.
Read guideWhat happens to a bank account after death in Australia
What Australian banks do when a customer dies, what your family will need to provide, and how joint accounts are treated.
Read guideHealth and care
How to set up an advance care directive
What an advance care directive is, who can make one, and how to record medical wishes that doctors and family will actually follow.
Read guideWhat to put on a medical summary card
The details paramedics and emergency staff actually look for, and how to keep a printed medical summary handy for the whole family.
Read guideDigital life
How to leave access to your digital accounts
How to make sure the right people can reach your email, photos, and online accounts without you having to hand over passwords now.
Read guideThe password map: what to write down (and what not to)
How to build a password map your family can actually use in an emergency, without turning it into a security risk.
Read guideAfter a loss
The first 72 hours after a death: a practical checklist
A calm, ordered list of what has to happen in the first three days after a death in Australia, and what can safely wait.
Read guideHow to notify Australian government agencies after a death
A practical list of the government agencies to contact after a death in Australia, and how the free notification services can save weeks.
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