Get your end of life affairs in order

Creating a will and choosing who gets your super

A will is a legal document with instructions on where your assets go when you die. If you don’t have a legal will when you die, you won’t have a say in how your assets are distributed.

You can nominate someone you trust to be the executor of your will. The executor is responsible for administering your estate according to the terms of your will.

Choosing a power of attorney

You can choose someone you trust as your enduring power of attorney. They can make legal and financial decisions on your behalf even if you become unable to.

You can find out more about wills and powers of attorney on the Moneysmart website.

Nominating a super beneficiary

You may be able to nominate someone as your super beneficiary to receive your remaining super when you die. If you have already nominated beneficiaries, make sure they are up to date with your super fund.

Find out more about super death benefits on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Creating an advance care plan

An advance care plan helps you plan the health care you want in future and for end of life. This helps if you can no longer communicate your preferences for care. You can update it at any time.

Find out more about advance care planning.

Enduring guardianship

You can appoint someone you trust as your enduring guardian. They can make decisions about your health and where you live on your behalf if you become unable to do so.

Paying for your funeral

You may want to think about paying for your funeral in advance. Find out more about paying for your funeral on the Moneysmart website.