The One Money Mistake Every Migrant Family Makes with Patricia Galea - Levelup with Priyanka Shah

What happens to your family if you die overseas without a will?A young couple flew to India to celebrate their son's first birthday. The husband passed away suddenly — a blood clot in the heart. He had no will. His wife was left devastated, not knowing what he owned, how his business was structured, or even how to bring his body home to Melbourne.This is a real story. And it could happen to anyone.With the holiday season approaching and so many of us planning trips abroad, this episode of Level Up with Priyanka Shah is one you cannot afford to miss.Priyanka sits down with experienced solicitor Patricia Galea to break down everything you need to have in place before you travel — and the very real consequences of not doing it.─────────────────────────────🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:─────────────────────────────✅ What happens when you die overseas without a will✅ How intestacy laws (dying without a will) decide who gets your assets — and it may not be who you think✅ What happens to your mortgage and debts when you pass away✅ How your children are protected (or not) without a guardian appointed✅ The difference between a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney & Medical Treatment Decision Maker✅ Why your spouse CANNOT automatically make decisions for you✅ The risks of online or DIY will kits✅ What to do if you have assets in multiple countries✅ Where to safely store your documents─────────────────────────────💬 REAL CASE SHARED IN THIS EPISODE:─────────────────────────────A wife left behind with a one-year-old, no will, no idea what her husband's estate looked like, and no guidance on how to bring him home. This is what no documentation looks like in real life — financial chaos on top of unbearable grief.─────────────────────────────👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST — PATRICIA GALEA─────────────────────────────Patricia Galea is an experienced solicitor specialising in estate planning, wills, powers of attorney, and probate. She has helped countless families navigate one of life's most difficult and overlooked areas of planning.─────────────────────────────📌 KEY TAKEAWAY:─────────────────────────────"You have no idea what sort of mental peace and clarity you bring to your family when those documents are in place. It's a peace of mind you simply cannot put a price on." — Patricia Galea─────────────────────────────⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:─────────────────────────────00:00 — Introduction & real story00:00 — What is an estate?00:00 — Dying overseas without a will — what the law says00:00 — How intestacy laws distribute your assets00:00 — What happens to your mortgage & debts00:00 — Protecting your children — appointing a guardian00:00 — Will vs Power of Attorney vs Medical Decision Maker00:00 — Can your spouse automatically make decisions for you?00:00 — Risks of DIY will kits00:00 — Assets in multiple countries00:00 — What to do before you travel00:00 — Final thoughts & key action steps─────────────────────────────🔔 SUBSCRIBE & STAY PROTECTED:─────────────────────────────If this episode opened your eyes, share it with someone you love. It could be the most important conversation they never knew they needed.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe to Level Up with Priyanka Shah#EstatePlanning #Wills #LevelUpWithPriyankShah