Planning for the Future
Protecting your family
as it grows
Clear advice to make sure your children are cared for and provided for, whatever happens.
A new baby changes everything. Making sure they are protected is one of the kindest things you can do.
When your family grows, it is natural to think about the future. Who would care for your children if something happened to you? How would they be provided for? Many parents mean to sort out a Will but never quite get to it.
At ALA Law, we help parents put simple, clear plans in place. We’ll explain your options in plain language and make sure your children would be looked after by the people you trust.
What you might be facing right now
You don’t need to have the answers today. You just need a clear first step.
Who would care for them?
Choosing a guardian if something happened to you
Providing for them
Making sure your children would be financially secure
Do we need a Will?
Not having a Will, or having one that is out of date
Super and insurance
Not knowing who your super and life insurance would go to
Blended families
Making sure children from different relationships are looked after
The areas of law that may apply
Protecting a growing family usually involves a few different documents. We’ll help you see which ones apply to you. You don’t need to work out which of these applies – that’s our job. One conversation and we’ll map it out for you.
Making or updating your Will
A Will lets you decide who receives your estate and who manages it for your children. Having a baby does not automatically update an existing Will.
Appointing a guardian for your children
Your Will can name the person you would like to care for your children if both parents have died.
Testamentary trusts
A trust in your Will can protect your children’s inheritance until they are older, and may offer tax benefits.
Superannuation nominations
Super does not automatically form part of your estate, so it is important to have a valid nomination in place.
Powers of attorney and guardianship
Choosing who can make financial and health decisions for you if you are unable to.
Parentage and surrogacy
Some families need legal steps to confirm parentage, such as a parentage order after surrogacy.
How we guide you through it
We keep things simple and practical, and make sure your Will, super and other documents work together so your children are protected.
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Separated, or in a blended family?
You don’t have to work this out alone
Talk with an estate planning lawyer about protecting your children, and put your plans in place with confidence.