Final Money Matters: Preparing for Death with Care

Three presenters featured in WIRE and Herekind's Final Money Matters financial literacy video series.

Did you know that 68% of people who handle estate planning and administration are women?  
 
On average, it takes more than 14 months to settle a deceased estate. For more complex cases, or when estates are not properly organised, the process can take years. Nominated executors often spend hours equivalent to a part-time job managing the administrative tasks associated with an estate. This can involve significant out-of-pocket expenses and time away from paid work, creating additional financial pressure for those left behind, all while navigating the grief that comes with losing a loved one. 
 
We know that talking about, or preparing for death can be hard. At WIRE, we believe that end-of-life financial literacy can help support women and gender diverse people feel more informed, prepared, and supported during this time.

We have collaborated with Herekind to explore practical steps we can take to financially prepare for death and reduce the burden on our loved ones. Whether you’re planning your own estate and wishes, or navigating the executor role, we hope this webinar makes those tough conversations a little easier. 

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Thank you to the team at HereKind for sharing their time and expertise with us at WIRE.  
 
Additional Resources: 

Herekind:  https://www.herekind.com.au/ 

Griefline: 1300 845 745 (8.00am to 8.00pm AEST) https://griefline.org.au/ 

State Trustees: 1300 138 672 (8.30am – 5.00pm AEST, Monday – Friday) https://www.statetrustees.com.au/  
 
Victorian Legal Aid: 1300 792 387 (8.00am – 6.00pm AEST, Monday – Friday) https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/wills-and-estates 
 
WIRE Support Line 1300 134 130 (9.30am — 5.00pm AEST, Monday – Friday) 
 
WIRE’s Wills & Estates Seminar Resource Sheet: Wills & Estates Useful Resources (2).pdf  

 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is general information only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. It does not take into account your individual circumstances. You should not rely on this advice as a substitute for legal advice and should obtain independent legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances.