One big change is that there are more blended families today. This means families where some children are from one marriage, and some are from another. With more divorces happening since the 1970s, this has made things more complicated when it comes to passing on inheritance.

Now, people making wills have to think about what might happen if one of their children gets divorced in the future. They might not want their hard-earned money going to an ex-spouse. In blended families, some people want to make sure only their blood relatives get certain things.

To deal with these challenges, regular people are using testamentary trusts to protect their money for their own family and keep it from going to people they don't want it to go to.

Lots of Australians experience mental health problems at some point in their lives. It's quite common. One in five young people are feeling really stressed right now.

As a person making a will, it can be tough to see your children struggling with mental health issues. When planning what to do with your money, you might want to make sure it helps your family member who's going through a tough time. At the same time, you want to make sure the money isn't misused or causes harm.

This is where testamentary trusts can help. They let you provide support for your family member's healthcare and wellbeing while making sure things don't get messy with your other family members.

Finally, there's the issue of older Australians with more money. The average amount of money people leave behind when they pass away varies, but it's increasing. In some places like Victoria, it's around $500,000, and about one in five estates are worth a million dollars or more.

The problem is that younger generations are struggling to afford homes and other basics because of high costs. This has made some willmakers worried that manipulative relatives might try to take advantage of their money.

This is where testamentary trusts come in handy. Even though they can't be set up while you're alive, they can help keep your money safe for your loved ones and make sure it doesn't end up in the wrong hands. 

In summary, testamentary trusts have changed to meet the needs of regular Australian families. With more divorces, concerns about mental health, and older Australians with more money, these trusts are a helpful way to prevent family conflicts, secure your loved ones' future, and make sure your wishes are followed after you're gone.