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Australian Law guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed's specialists, no legal jargon.
- Residuary Estate: How do they work in a Will?
The residuary estate clause is an important component of your Will to ensure your possessions go to the right beneficiaries.
Dave Kaplan - Discretionary Trust in Australia: Do You Need One?
A discretionary trust is a way to manage the assets of your estate or structure a business that has many benefits.
Dave Kaplan - How to get a Death Certificate in Australia
Learn how to get a death certificate in Australia and register a death with a helpful guide from the experts in writing your Will online, Willed.
Dave Kaplan - Executor Commission in Australia: What is it and How Does it Work
An Executor Commission compensates an Executor for the tasks they do in their role administering an estate.
Dave Kaplan - Property Transfer Following a Deceased Estate
Property transfer following a deceased estate is a detailed process with many variables. Keep reading to learn more.
Dave Kaplan - Bank Accounts After Death: Where Does the Money Go
Bank accounts after death is an important topic when planning your estate. To learn what happens to bank accounts after someone dies, keep reading.
Dave Kaplan - What Happens to a Deceased’s Vehicle
We’ve put together a guide on what happens to a deceased’s vehicle after they pass away. Keep reading to learn more.
Dave Kaplan - How to Claim a Deceased Person's Superannuation in Australia
This article is about how anyone can find and claim a deceased person's superannuation. Keep reading to learn more.
Dave Kaplan - 7 Steps to Apply for a Letter of Administration
Here are 7 steps to apply for a letter of administration in Australia, including links to each relevant registry for states and territories. Click to learn more.
Dave Kaplan - Public Probate Records and Wills: How it varies across Australia
Depending on the state or territory, people can generally access public probate records.
Ariella Birnbaum - Probate Courts in Australia (plus helpful links!)
Probate courts in Australia vary depending on what state or territory you live in. To learn more, keep reading.
Willed - Understanding Death Registration. A Guide to Death Certificates in Australia.
Just as it is a requirement that a birth be registered, it makes sense that when the time comes, a death will also need to be registered as well. Read on to learn more about registering a death in Australia.
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