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Australian Law guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed's specialists, no legal jargon.
- Can an Executor of a Will Also be a Beneficiary?
When building your Will, it’s important to understand if an executor of a Will can also be a beneficiary. This guide explains the rules.
Willed - Rights of Beneficiaries: Information, Assets and Obligations
The rights of beneficiaries can be complex and confusing. So we’ve put together some helpful information to understand your rights as a beneficiary.
Willed - Beneficiary Tax Offset: Eligibility, How to Claim and Calculator
Learn more about the beneficiary tax offset in Australia, including eligibility, how to claim and a helpful calculator.
Willed - Update Your Estate Planning Documents When You Move Interstate
The validity of these estate planning documents when you move interstate can vary so make sure to update where needed.
Willed - What happens to debt when a person dies?
Debt doesn't just disappear when a person dies. Debts must be paid by the estate or, sometimes, by those left behind. Read on to learn more about what happens to debt when a person dies.
Rachel Hechtman - How to Locate a Legal Will
It's generally a good idea to tell someone where you have placed your Will. Sometimes, the location of a Will isn't obvious, but if one exists then finding it is important. Read on for some tips on locating a loved one's legal Will.
Rachel Hechtman - Paying A Loved One’s Final Tax Return
There's no avoiding paperwork when a loved one passes. In some instances, a final tax return will need to be lodged. Read on to learn more.
Rachel Hechtman - Can you travel with cremated remains on an airplane?
Whether you want to keep your loved one close in your carry-on, or carefully send them onto the check-in conveyor belt – the answer is, yes, you absolutely can.
Ariella Birnbaum - Should I be a Witness to a Will?
Just because you can be a witness to a Will, doesn't mean you should be one. Read on to learn more about what bearing witness to a Will involves.
Ariella Birnbaum - Are Life Insurance Payouts Taxed?
Ever wondered whether life insurance benefits are subject to tax? This quick guide will help clear things up.
Ariella Birnbaum - Who is the Testator in a Will? And What Do They Do?
A Will can’t exist without a testator. Read on to learn exactly what the role entails.
Ariella Birnbaum - Family Inheritance Disputes: Why They Arise and How to Resolve Them
Make an end-of-life plan that’ll keep the peace.
Ariella Birnbaum