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So, you’ve been named as the executor of the estate. If you’re willing to take on the role, here are some tips to consider, first.

Aside from this thing called *human nature* where disagreements *tend* to occur, executor disputes can arise for a handful of reasons. Here’s how to prevent them.

Spoiler alert: Yes, you can.

Dealing with the estate administration process can be daunting, demanding and emotionally draining, especially for someone having to act as an executor for the first time. Thankfully, you can leave it to the professionals to ensure the estate is administered in line with the wishes of the deceased.

Being named as an executor comes with its own set of challenges. To help ease some of the stress during an already difficult time, here’s a checklist you can follow.

Whether it's being spent or destroyed, here’s how you can protect your loved one’s estate from wastage.

Did you know that the Australian Death Notification Service (ADNS) can digitally notify multiple organisations that someone has died? Learn more in this guide below.

Sometimes it can take ages to wrap up and divide a deceased estate. In this guide, we detail what can happen in the interim.

Estate administration can be a long, time-consuming and draining process, which is why it’s often better to leave it up to the professionals.

Executors have a pretty tough job. Here are our top tips for supporting someone who’s responsible for settling a deceased estate.

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.