I have a terminal illness and don’t expect to live more than 12 months. I went through an unpleasant divorce nine years ago and the family is still fractured. As a result, I am concerned that my will may be contested. My main asset is my home. I also have some super. Should I transfer my home to my sister, who I trust fully? She is both the executor of my estate and also the primary beneficiary. I am 68 and live off a combination of age pension and superannuation.

First, I’m very sorry to hear of your illness. I hope you can enjoy some happy times in the months ahead. Second, this is primarily a question for your solicitor, so please recognise that my comments are limited to the financial planning realm.

A potentially contested estate can throw up all sorts of problems, none of them with a simple solution.Credit: Simon Letch

Centrelink implications are an obvious place to start. In transferring your home to your sister, there........

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