Equity Trustees with the assistance of The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI) seeks to fund ideas that build capability and partnerships that help older Victorians live, age and die well in the place that they choose. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has provided further evidence of the importance of the sector and the need for new solutions.  

Organ donation is often called ‘the gift of life’.

The beginning of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is a timely reminder to focus on what makes quality aged care

In some instances, the executor will need to await probate being granted before being able to action some of these items.

Being an executor is challenging, but someone has to do it. If that person is you, be sure to understand what you're getting into before you jump on in to the honour of the role.

Misconceptions can lead to very costly mistakes – emotionally and financially.

It’s not surprising that this digital revolution has touched the delicate and complex process of estate planning.

In December 2017 Australia joined the community of nations that recognise same-sex marriage.

It's not just about money. After success comes philanthropy.

From specifying how a beloved cat must be cared for, to pay back for never being allowed to smoke and instructions that the hair of the deceased be distributed among friends… these are some stories of notable and unusual instructions left in the Wills.