A good dad thinks about what happens to his family if something happens to him, and prepares for it. Not because he expects the worst, but because the people who love you shouldn't have to guess. Here is the high-level list. Each item points to the real experts.
General information from a dad, not legal, financial or insurance advice. Talk to a solicitor about wills and powers of attorney, and a licensed financial adviser about insurance and investing. Rules differ by state. Written for Western Australia.
Where to read more
MoneySmart: ASIC's free guidance on budgets, insurance, super and investing.
Public Trustee WA: wills, enduring powers of attorney and estate information.
Emergency WA: warnings and preparing your household for fire, storm and other emergencies.