Widowed without a will, Lahra Carey’s story

Most of us don’t want to think about what happens if we lose a partner. It’s uncomfortable. It feels far away. But Lahra Carey’s story shows why it’s a conversation we can’t afford to avoid. 

In this episode of Money & a Good Life, Steph and Ryan sit down with Lahra - entrepreneur, media strategist, and crisis expert to talk about the sudden death of her husband, Ben, and the financial mess that followed. 

Ben was a lawyer. Smart, successful. But he died without a valid will. Lahra was left grieving, raising three kids, and trying to untangle a financial situation she thought was simple, but wasn’t. 

This is a raw, honest conversation about what happens when life throws you the worst and you’re not prepared. 

Key topics covered: 

• What happens when your partner dies without a will 
• The emotional and financial aftermath of sudden loss 
• Why Lahra had to take legal action against her own children 
• The impact of grief on career and life plans 
• How bank accounts and property ownership are affected by death 
• Why women often aren’t across the family finances and how to change that 
• The importance of having difficult conversations before it’s too late 
• Lahra’s advice for building financial capability and confidence 

Whether you’re in a relationship, managing a household, or simply want to be better prepared for life’s unexpected turns, this episode will help you think differently about love, loss, and money. 

Here’s to your Good Life. And thanks for listening. 

You can find us at https://www.tribecafinancial.com.au/ 

Our guest:  

Lahra Carey  

Connect with Lahra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lahra-carey-gaicd-7563852/ 

Our hosts:  

Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-watson/  

Stephanie Coombes, podcast expert and media strategist  

Follow Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-coombes-62903825/  

 

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