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Finding the lighter side of death and dying

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On this week’s episode of “What Happens When I Die?”, we welcome special guest Kitty Flanagan, comedian, author and star of the ABC’s new smash hit show, “Fisk”. 

In Fisk, Kitty’s character, Helen Tudor-Fisk, is a probate lawyer in a suburban Melbourne law firm and in an art imitating life moment, host Anna Hacker explores the ways in which the show highlights what life is actually like in a suburban legal practice.

In this episode, Kitty explains how the concept originated, how her character evolved and her appreciation for all things wills & estates! 

This is a must-listen episode for any fans of Fisk as well as those who want a 101 in estate administration as host Anna Hacker, herself an accredited specialist in wills and estates, answers all those questions that are still on Kitty’s mind after season one.

WARNING: this episode does discuss suicide and we suggest that any listeners who want support reach out to your local crisis centre or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636. 

Guest: Kitty Flanagan (www.kittyflanagan.com)

Host: Anna Hacker, Principal, Australian Unity Trustees Legal Services 

If you have a question you would like us to cover in a future episode you can send us an email: WHWID@australianunity.com.au 

What happens when I die? is a podcast by Australian Unity. 

Listen to the rest of this season's podcast episodes 

Jessie Williams

The most important conversation to have before you die

Find out why it's important to plan for a future without us and how to start conversations about what to do when you die.

Simon Fuller

What happens to my kids when I die?

When it comes to estate planning, for most people with children, the number one question is "what will happen to my kids?". Discover how you can navigate this crucial area.

Kim Nguyen and Greg Williams

What happens when I lose capacity?

When it comes to estate planning and appointing a Power of Attorney, it's important to plan ahead so our choices will be known and acted upon if we can’t express them later in life.

Death doula Helen Callanan

Demystifying death with care and compassion

Host Anna Hacker talks to end of life doula Helen Callanan about providing practical, emotional and spiritual support for those nearing their end of life and those close to them.

Jennifer Batrouney, Amy Revell and Marsha Laine Dungog

Death, decluttering and deductions in the time of COVID

In this season finale, host Anna Hacker talks to three guests about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people deal with the death of loved ones.

General advice for listeners: Please be aware that the information in this podcast has been prepared without considering the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any individual and is general in nature. If you do wish to act on the information, before doing so you should consider its appropriateness to your circumstances and obtain specific legal and financial advice. As we suggest in the podcast we would always recommend obtaining financial and legal advice relevant to your circumstances before making any decisions and also in line with this suggest getting specialist advice from a tax professional to confirm the impact of this financial advice on your overall tax position.