Inheritance
Opinion
Opinion
Conversations about the bank of mum and dad are tearing families apart
People are increasingly presenting to therapists with a range of wounds stemming from difficult conversations about help with house deposits. At their heart, these issues are about inequality, power and conflict.
- by Peter Quarry
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I just inherited $1 million, what should I do with it?
It can certainly be daunting when receiving an inheritance of a significant size, so it’s important to be clear on what your goals are.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Property market
Gen Zoom has an ace up its sleeve but could still lose the card game
Despite graduating in record numbers, having parents and grandparents with a property portfolio is beginning to matter more to young people than getting a degree.
- by Daniel Mookhey
‘It will get ugly’: Nepo babies brace for billionaire inheritance battles
Bitter feuds over inheritance are about to become much more common in the world’s richest families as the greatest wealth transfer in history picks up pace.
- by Eir Nolsoe
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How do I leave 1% of my will to charity?
Leaving instructions to donate a small part of your estate to charity can be achieved with some careful planning.
- by Paul Benson
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We’re set to inherit $500,000, what should we do with it?
While receiving a generous inheritance can be exciting, it can also be a confusing and emotionally draining time.
- by Paul Benson
Editorial
Housing crisis
Growing epidemic of ‘inheritance impatience’ fuels abuse
Unlike their parents’ generation, prospective buyers are increasingly being kept out of the housing market. Couple that with the fact that people are living longer, and you have all the ingredients for what is known as “inheritance impatience”.
- The Herald's View
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Should we spend all of our SMSF on investment properties?
I’m not convinced you should have an SMSF in the first place, and even less convinced that you should spend it all on property.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Budgeting
Lotto win or surprise inheritance? What to do if you get a sudden windfall
Everyone dreams of waking up with a million unexpectedly in your bank account, but without careful planning you could end up losing it all.
- by Grace Bacon
Granny is gone, and the treasures of her life must find new homes
Every home is a museum curated by the historian of the house.
- by Anson Cameron
Explainer
Death
Do you need to make a will (and what happens if you don’t)?
Whether it’s a vast fortune or a handful of knick-knacks, passing on your worldly goods can be fraught. Some families fight tooth and nail for their share in court – where what’s fair isn’t always the deciding factor.
- by Angus Holland