When you are separating, don't forget to ask about updating or making a Will and your Enduring Powers of Attorney. If you don't do this your former partner could still benefit under your Will until your marriage or civil union is dissolved.


When updating your Will you might want to think about:
-Who do you want to be your trustees?
-Who will be a testamentary guardian of your children? Talk to your proposed guardian and make sure they're happy with doing this if you die when your children are still under 18
-You might want to change where you are to be buried or what you want to do with your ashes
-You might not want your former partner to get all of your belongings, and
-You should also consider whether you should establish a family trust to safeguard your assets in future relationships.

Enduring Powers of Attorney:

If you have Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) for both property and your personal care and welfare, you may have your spouse or partner named as your attorney. You may want to revoke your current EPA, and make a new EPA and name new attorneys. Separating can be a very difficult time for both partners, and having to make legal appointments is probably the last straw. The more prepared you are, however, the more useful and cost-effective your appointments will be.