Planning for end of life

While a valid, complete and up to date Will is vital, have you thought about appointing a Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardian?

These guides provide a checklist of the various tasks and documents involved in planning for end of life, including where you can get professional help.

How to make a plan

Planning can provide peace of mind and reduce uncertainty or potential dispute with how your affairs are managed

Learn about wills

A Will is one of the most important legal documents you'll make. Find out why and what's involved

Make a Power of Attorney

When you need someone to make legal and financial decisions if you do not have capacity to do so

Choose an Enduring Guardian

What's needed to authorise someone to make lifestyle, health and medical decisions if you're unable to

If you have a life limiting illness

Information on health care options, support services and what to do if you lose the capacity to make decisions

Advance Care Directive

Informing people in advance what health care you'd like, or don't want, in case you can't make such decisions

Funeral wishes

Help reduce the stress on those grieving by writing down your wishes for your funeral or memorial service

Access mental health support

If planning for end of life has caused you mental health concerns, there is a range of support services available

Glossary of terms

Definitions of legal terms to help guide you through the language of planning for end of life

Register to be an organ donor

Organ and tissue donation saves many lives every year


Get professional advice

NSW Trustee and Guardian provides an independent service at over 100 locations to prepare your Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents, with packages to suit you.

Learn how NSW Trustee and Guardian can help

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