An estate planner helps people and businesses manage and pass on their wealth. Their work spans wills, trusts, powers of attorney, superannuation strategies, and tax planning.
Estate planners do a full review of each client’s financial position. This includes assets, debts, family structure, and long-term goals. They build a plan that cuts tax, protects assets, and makes a client’s wishes legally binding.
Estate planners work closely with solicitors, accountants, and financial advisers. They draft key legal documents and advise on structures such as testamentary trusts and blended family plans.
This is a skilled profession that rewards both technical depth and genuine care for clients. Those with FAAA or STEP accreditation are well placed to serve clients with complex estates. Planning wealth across generations is a growing part of this work.
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