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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.
- What Happens if You Die Abroad?
It’s the last thing we want to think about when jetting off on a vacation, but ensuring you have the right plans in place – should something go wrong – is pretty important (and extremely worthwhile).
Ariella Birnbaum - What Happens to Frozen Eggs, Sperm and Embryos When You Die?
In recent years, we've seen the rise of a new conversation – one about reproductive material and assets.
Ariella Birnbaum - What Does it Mean to Have a Good Death?
Living well is one thing. Let’s talk about dying well.
Ariella Birnbaum - 8 ideas for filling up their empty Christmas stocking
Hanging the stockings is a core Christmas memory for many families. But what happens when a loved one is no longer here? We’ve brainstormed a bunch of ways to meaningfully make use of – or fill up – their Christmas stocking this year.
Ariella Birnbaum - Creating New Traditions After Death
Losing a loved one often comes with a myriad of other goodbyes – not only do you lose someone you cared about, but you often lose traditions and activities you’ve always associated with them.
Ariella Birnbaum - Our Top 5 Books on Taking Care of Ageing Parents
Looking for some (not so) light reading to ‘indulge’ in this weekend? We’ve compiled a list of our favourite books on taking care of ageing parents. Because romance novels are so 2022!
Ariella Birnbaum - Death Care Is Healthcare: The importance of trans-inclusive deathcare
Trans-inclusive deathcare should be front-and-centre of the healthcare conversation, because everyone deserves to be treated, celebrated and remembered as themselves.
Ariella Birnbaum - Interesting Funeral Traditions from Around the World
Have you always assumed that funerals look the same, no matter where in the world you’re located? Well – to put things simply – they don’t. Here are some fascinating (and pretty cool) funeral traditions from around the world.
Ariella Birnbaum - Explainer: Life insurance FAQ’s
What happens to our families when we pass away, and what has life insurance got to do with it?
Ariella Birnbaum - Can You be Buried in a Coma?
Every day, online search engines are inundated with all kinds of prickly, morbid questions. This is one of them.
Ariella Birnbaum - Voluntary Assisted Dying and Euthanasia in Australia (with Resources)
Read on for a general explainer of what Voluntary Assisted Dying is, who can access it and why it’s so important.
Ariella Birnbaum - 3 Ways to Buy Life Insurance in Australia
We take a look at the three main ways that life insurance is currently distributed in Australia, and everything you need to know when choosing one.
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