Friday, July 25, 2014 – Bendigo Weekly
ADVERTISING FEATURE • 27
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HELPFUL: Luke Bennett and Mathew Scott from State Trustees. Photo: GARRY PATERSON
Don’t forget your will and powers of attorney
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N estimated 34,000 people in Bendigo don’t have a will and more than 72,000 are without an enduring power of attorney, according to the latest research from State Trustees. To help empower Victorians to take action, State Trustees has introduced a Planning Ahead Guide, along with a recently launched video series. Information sessions are also regularly hosted by State Trustees, including two upcoming webinars next month
(August 12 and 25) with Bendigo will writer Matthew Scott. Matthew is encouraging people to take the important step of preparing their wills and enduring powers of attorney for financial, medical and lifestyle decisions sooner rather than later. “Making a will is an important part of planning ahead but something that far too many people readily admit to putting off even through key life stages like having children, buying property or getting married,” Matthew said.
“If something happens to you and you don’t have a will, or if you are still alive and you don’t have enduring powers of attorney in place, things can get very complicated at a time that is already difficult for your loved ones. “This is easily avoided with some simple planning sooner rather than later.” Matthew advises clients to include their funeral wishes in their will so they can be considered. “Your executor has ultimate responsibility for funeral arrangements
but will typically consider your wishes as well as those of your family,” Mathew said. “And remember if you die without a will, an estate administrator will be appointed through the courts.”
Pre-Purchase Memorials
Remembrance Parks - Central Victoria has recently completed a revision of its pre-need service offerings. After a public consultation process, we are now offering the pre-purchase of the • Right of interment fee • Interment fee • Chapel hire fee • Reception room fee • Cremation fee Please contact Remembrance Parks - Central Victoria to ensure you secure these services at today’s prices providing peace of mind for you and your family. 5 Victoria St. Eaglehawk T | 03 5446 1566 F | 03 5446 9958 E | enquiries@rpcv.com.au Business Hours 9.00 - 5.00 Monday to Friday
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