[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":55},["ShallowReactive",2],{"reports-index":3},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"author":7,"body":8,"cta":42,"date":45,"description":14,"extension":46,"externalUrl":47,"image":48,"meta":49,"navigation":50,"path":51,"seo":52,"source":7,"stem":53,"summary":14,"__hash__":54},"reports\u002Freports\u002Fthe-state-of-estates-case-for-change-deceased-estate-management-australia.md","The State of Estates: The case for change in how we manage deceased estates in Australia","estateXchange",{"type":9,"value":10,"toc":38},"minimark",[11,15,18,21,24,27],[12,13,14],"p",{},"A data-led examination of the challenges, risks and opportunities shaping deceased estate administration in Australia.",[12,16,17],{},"Australia is on the cusp of a $5.4 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, but new research suggests the system managing deceased estates is already under significant strain.",[12,19,20],{},"Based on a national survey of Australians with firsthand experience administering an estate, the report highlights a process that can take 9 to 12 months, involve up to 37 different institutions, and leave lasting impacts on those navigating it.",[12,22,23],{},"Beyond the human toll, the findings point to broader implications for banks, superannuation funds and other providers, including shifting customer behaviour and rising operational and regulatory pressure.",[12,25,26],{},"As new entrants move into the space and scrutiny increases, the report raises questions about whether the system is equipped for the scale of wealth set to change hands.",[12,28,29,30,37],{},"Read the AFR coverage ",[31,32,36],"a",{"href":33,"rel":34},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.afr.com\u002Fcompanies\u002Fprofessional-services\u002Flegal-sector-disruptors-cash-in-on-spiralling-costs-of-dying-20260405-p5zle2",[35],"nofollow","here",".",{"title":39,"searchDepth":40,"depth":40,"links":41},"",2,[],{"label":43,"url":44},"Register to receive a copy of The State of Estates report","https:\u002F\u002Fcustomer-hub.estatexchange.com.au\u002Finsightful-estates-research-report-download-estatexchange?utm_source=estatexchange&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=state-of-estates","2026-04-06","md",null,"\u002Fimages\u002Freports\u002Fthe-state-of-estates.jpg",{},true,"\u002Freports\u002Fthe-state-of-estates-case-for-change-deceased-estate-management-australia",{"title":6,"description":14},"reports\u002Fthe-state-of-estates-case-for-change-deceased-estate-management-australia","fjmHU5xI4Nel73rdqyTj5wUg5LuY9CId2cDH82EFR8I",1785201273515]