On November 29, a free seminar organised by Interrelate Family Centre at Kirrawee will broach this difficult subject.

Interrelate is a not-for-profit organisation that provides relationship services in NSW.

Senior counsellor Jo Werry said carers often did not want to face succession planning because it was too distressing or they were consumed with their present day responsibilities.

Ms Werry is the sole carer of her daughter Carla, 24, and took brave steps to plan for her daughter's future in her will.

Carla has Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that is characterised by ``elfin'' facial features, cardiovascular problems, occasional negative outbursts and an unusually cheerful demeanour with strangers.

``I ended up making my will and talking about succession planning for my daughter,'' Ms Werry said. ``It made me aware that for us carers there is a lot of fear and anxiety and grief around thinking about not being around for this person you've always looked after.''

She said succession planning was particularly important for Sutherland Shire residents because of the ageing population.

``You've always had this dependent person to look after, and in some ways it's like thinking of a child not having a parent around to look after them.

Ms Werry said the Government had put together a package of measures to assist families who wished to make private, financial provisions for the existing or future accommodation and care of an immediate family member with a severe disability.

Speaking at the seminar will be a financial adviser, solicitor, Centrelink officer, Interrelate's area manager, Ms Werry and someone from the NSW Carers Association.

The seminar will be held at Como Hotel at 7pm-9.30pm on Thursday, November 29.

Participants will be given six free counselling sessions at the Kirrawee centre.

Supper is provided, and bookings are essential: Jenny or Andrea on 95453566 by Tuesday, November 26.