The future is often unpredictable. Planning ahead enables individuals to maintain control over their affairs (and the welfare of their dependent families) if they are no longer present or unable to make informed decisions due to illness or injury. As such, there are several legal and financial arrangements that are important for everyone to consider.
This fact sheet is compiled with information from MS Australiaopens in new tab and covers:
Financial planning
- Why is it important to plan ahead?
- What financial arrangements do I need to consider?
Legal planning
- What legal arrangements do I need to consider?
- Considerations for family members and carers.
The resources mentioned in this fact sheet include:
- Pro Bono Financial Advice Networkopens in new tab
- The Chronic Illness Allianceopens in new tab
- Advance Care Planningopens in new tab
- Australian Government's Planning for the future: people with a disability bookletopens in new tab
- Financial Advice Association Australiaopens in new tab
- Office of the Public Advocate ACTopens in new tab
- Office of the Public Guardian NSWopens in new tab
- Office of the Public Guardian Tasopens in new tab
- Office of the Public Advocate Vicopens in new tab
- Public Trustee ACTopens in new tab
- NSW Trustee and Guardianopens in new tab
- Public Trustee Tasopens in new tab
- State Trustees Vicopens in new tab
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