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Plain-English guides on Wills, probate and funerals.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed’s specialists, no legal jargon.
- 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Out Life Insurance
Don’t make these critical errors when locking in your life insurance.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Handle a Windfall Inheritance
A windfall inheritance implies a lot of money. Don't waste this chance to better your life and that of others. Read our guide on how to handle it.
Ariella Birnbaum - Inheritance Tax in Australia: Does it exist in Australia?
Inheritance Tax in Australia doesn't exist, but your estate's beneficiaries could still have tax obligations on their inheritance.
Dave Kaplan - 10 Ways to Support Someone Who is Dying
Supporting a loved one who is dying can often feel uncomfortable or awkward. What do you say? How can you create some light when they’re experiencing their darkest moments? Read on to learn how you can best support them while they live through their final stages of life.
Ariella Birnbaum - 5 Unique Ways to Honour a Loved One who has Passed Away
From fun runs to storytelling evenings, regular donations to shaving your head for charity, there are a myriad of ways you can honour your loved one after they’ve passed.
Ariella Birnbaum - TikTok Creators Who Talk Openly About Death
Meet the mortician, palliative care doctor and hospice nurse who are taking over the popular app.
Ariella Birnbaum - Death Report: Australia
Sounds grim. But we promise our look at the newly-released report on deaths in Australia from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is also interesting.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Divide Your Estate Fairly Among Siblings
The power is in your hands… and legally, on paper.
Ariella Birnbaum - What happens to a rental agreement when a flatmate dies?
Dealing with the death of a flatmate is undoubtedly a harrowing experience for their co-renters, as well as being a challenging situation to navigate if you’re the rental provider. You’ll be able to help by following the correct procedures with compassion and diligence in this sensitive scenario.
Ariella Birnbaum - All About Challenging a Will
After the passing of a family member or loved one, there are a number of reasons you or someone you know might want to challenge a Will. That is, to question the validity of a Will if there are concerns that formal requirements were not met.
Ariella Birnbaum - Why We Should Talk About Death
Conversations about death are still kind of taboo. We’d like to change that.
Ariella Birnbaum - Five Steps to Lodge a Tax Return For a Deceased Estate in 2022
Learn about the necessary steps to lodge a tax return for a deceased estate with this complete guide.
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