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About 70 per cent of Australians don’t have a legally binding will.

Should you pass on your inheritance before you die?

Living inheritances are increasingly becoming a top contender for ageing Australians weighing up their options when it comes to inheritance planning.

  • Grace Bacon

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Gen Z workers might be pessimistic about money, but they’re likely to earn more over the long run.

Young workers are banking on their inheritance. I don’t blame them

With a massive wealth transfer under way and property prices continuing to rise, it’s little wonder many desperately hope to be left something in the will.

  • Victoria Devine
Danni Petrovic says we’ve lost the art of talking about death. She would like to change that.

The conversation no one wants to have with their parents (and it’s not about sex)

It’s an uncomfortable topic for many but experts say understanding your parents’ wishes before they pass will save additional heartache later on.

  • Robyn Willis
Inheriting a large amount late in life can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways to put your money to work.

I’m 68 and about to inherit $1.5 million. What should I do with it?

Inheriting a large amount late in life can feel overwhelming, but there are plenty of ways to put your money to work.

  • Paul Benson
Estate planning for blended families doesn’t have to be complicated.

Complicated family? Here’s how to protect your inheritance

Modern families come in many shapes and sizes – something that can cause complications when it comes to estate planning.

  • Jeffrey Chien
A Sydney woman has been hit with a massive costs bill after seeking a larger share of her father’s estate.

A Sydney woman waged a court battle over a $3m estate. She faces a huge bill

The decision sends a cautionary message about the risks of taking court action over an inheritance.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
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Amanda Smith (right) and her wife.

As a queer Australian, this is the ‘hidden tax’ I have to pay

While LGBTQ+ visibility, social acceptance and reproductive technology are better than ever, there’s more to equality than rights and representation.

  • Amanda Smith
Death and taxes.

How do we ensure our kids won’t have to pay tax on their inheritance?

There’s no inheritance tax in Australia, but there are plenty of other levies that can catch you out if you’re not prepared.

  • Noel Whittaker
Lawyers have warned that DIY will kits may present expensive problems.

The missing signature on a will that cost a family $10,000

It was an oversight that proved costly in court. Legal experts have warned that some will kits “do more harm than good”.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
If you intend to join the SKI club, make sure you’ve planned for later in life.

Joining the ‘SKI club’: Are you spending the kids’ inheritance wisely?

Many older Australians are wrestling with the right financial options for the last quarter of their life, but some key considerations are being ignored.

  • Grace Bacon

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/inheritance-hp7