Benjamin Franklin’s statement that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes remains relevant after 200 years. As a result of an ageing population and increasing household wealth for older generations, Australia faces the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history in the coming decades. This has significant policy implications, but at a personal level, raises many challenges also. How do we prepare for the inevitable, and do the best for our loved ones?   Facing one’s mortality is rarely an enjoyable or engaging experience. Many would prefer to believe they will live forever, or at least long enough to … Continue reading Death and Taxes on Your Own Terms Via Good Estate Planning