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If it’s important to you, say it in a will.

A will is a legal document that sets out what you want to happen after you pass away, including what you’d like to happen with your assets, such as:

• divided equally between family members.
• setting aside university money for your kids.
• pre-paying your dog’s treats to help their new guardian.
• donating to the charity of your choice. or specific gifts you want to leave to loved ones.
  
  

A will also outlines your wishes or special requests for your funeral.

Your never know when you might need someone to make a big decision while you’re still living.  

An enduring power of attorney (EPA) is a living will; a legal document which is designed to be put in place during your lifetime to protect your assets and welfare on your behalf if you’re no longer able to.  An EPA is useful if you are overseas, unwell, or simply want someone else to take responsibility for your affairs. 

These big decisions are about your care, like which rest home you might go into, or medical treatments and your property and finances, like managing your bank accounts, selling your property, and paying your bills. 

Having an EPA in place before it’s needed ensures that if anything ever happens there is someone who can step in and legally represent you and your wishes.