Straight Talk: Parents of children under 18

Most people don’t wake up one morning thinking, “Today feels like a great day to do my will.”
Life is busy. Kids need feeding. Work is relentless. The admin pile is already adding up and we’ve only just opened the door to 2026….
But here’s the truth we see every single day at Respect Wills & Estates:

How Your Family Trust and Your Will Actually Work Together

How Your Family Trust and Your Will Actually Work Together f you have both a Will and a Family Trust, you might be wondering how they fit together. Many people assume everything they own passes through their Will, but that is not always the case. A Family Trust operates a bit differently, and understanding the […]

Update Your Will After Separation | Wills & Estates Bentleigh

Update Your Will After Separation | Wills & Estates Bentleigh Why updating your Will after separation is crucial If you’ve recently separated, updating your Will and Estate Planning documents should be at the top of your to-do list. Many people assume they can wait until the divorce is finalised. In reality, the period immediately following […]

A Will: It’s Protection, Power, and Peace of Mind

A Will: It’s Protection, Power, and Peace of Mind Let’s be honest, writing a Will isn’t exactly a hot topic at the dinner table. Most couples in their 40s are juggling careers, kids, step kids, mortgages, and a long list of “we’ll get to that later” tasks. But here’s the truth — if you haven’t […]