Reading room · Probate

After probate is granted, the executor has several responsibilities that they need to complete to distribute the estate.

A deed of family arrangement is a legal document that helps you make decisions about your estate and lets others know how they can access the money you leave. Here's what it involves.

Depending on the state or territory, people can generally access public probate records.

Probate courts in Australia vary depending on what state or territory you live in. To learn more, keep reading.

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.

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.

We’re here to make end-of-life planning simple, affordable and accessible for all Australians. Because death is hard enough already.

A guide on how to value the assets and liabilities within an estate

From a snail-paced executor to being at the mercy of the Courts, settling an estate can take time. Here’s why.

While some assets can be passed down to a surviving spouse without probate, it all depends on the type of asset, who owned it and how it was owned. It’s a tricky area to navigate on your own. Luckily, we’re here to simplify the process.

Think of the word ‘death’, and topics like grief, anxiety, ghosts and shadows come to mind. But here at Willed, we’re flipping the way people perceive death. Here’s how.

What happens in Australia if the executor passes away before completing their executorial duties? In this guide, learn about the common law principle known as the ‘chain of representation’.