Dave Kaplan

Dave has been building bricks and mortar businesses and start-ups for over 20 years. Until 2004, Dave had thought planning for death was morbid and uncomfortable. Then, his father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Dave quickly realised that planning for end of life can actually be one of the most important and valuable gifts to loved ones.

Dave Kaplan

Articles by Dave Kaplan

Willed secures strategic investment from Seven West Media

Why More People Are Preplanning Their Funerals

5 Reasons to Choose a Professional Executor Service

Things you might not know about prepaid funerals

Top Myths About Direct Cremation

When Should Children Receive Their Inheritance?

Messages of Sympathy to Accompany Funeral Flowers

10 Most Played Funeral Songs

Sikh Funeral Traditions and Etiquette

What is an Executor of a Will?

Types of Wills: The Guide to Wills in Australia

Letters of Administration WA: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration ACT: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration VIC: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration NT: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration SA: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration Tasmania: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration QLD: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration NSW: The Process Explained

Letters of Administration: The Complete Guide

7 Steps to Apply for a Letter of Administration

Deed of Family Arrangement: Everything You Need to Know

What to Do When the Executors of a Will Fail to Fulfil Their Duties

How to Claim a Deceased Person's Superannuation in Australia

What Happens to a Deceased’s Vehicle

Bank Accounts After Death: Where Does the Money Go

Property Transfer Following a Deceased Estate

After Probate is Granted: What’s Next for the Executor?

Executor Commission in Australia: What is it and How Does it Work

Generational Wealth: How to start building wealth for your family

Traditional Funerals in Australia

Who Can See a Will After Someone Dies

How Long Does Probate Take in Australia (and What Delays the Process)

How to get a Death Certificate in Australia

Discretionary Trust in Australia: Do You Need One?

Residuary Estate: How do they work in a Will?

The Complete Guide to Cremation (updated)

Inheritance Tax in Australia: Does it exist in Australia?

How to choose a coffin for you or a loved one

Funeral Bonds in Australia: The Complete Guide

Embalming in Australia

Medical Treatment Decision Maker Explained (2021)

Probate Application Explained

Power of Attorney Explained (2023 Update)

Digital Will: How to Protect your Online Presence

Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy in Common: Property Ownership in Australia

How to Handle Social Media Accounts After Someone Dies: The Complete Guide (2021)

Estate Planning Checklist in Australia (2021)

What is a Will?

The Role of Attorney under Enduring Power of Attorney in Australia

Professional Executor Services: What you Need to Know

Intestate Succession: Who inherits if there is no beneficiary?

Letters of Administration in Australia: The Beginners Guide 2021

Why Should you Have an Enduring Power of Attorney in Australia (2021)

When is ‘Probate’ Unnecessary in Australia?

Estate Planning SA: Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive

How to Contest a Will after Probate in Australia

What Happens to your Cryptocurrency When you Die?

Paperwork You Need to do After Buying a House in Australia

Donate Your Body to Science: The Complete Guide

Testamentary Trust: Getting Started with Organising Your Assets

What is a Death Doula? The Complete Guide to Non-Medical End of Life Carers

Is your Will legally valid? Three things to look out for

What Does ‘Probate’ Mean in Australia?

Renouncing or resigning an executor role – what happens when you do not want to be an Executor?

Letters of Administration Explained

What to do When Someone Dies: Step-By-Step

Living Wills: What are they, and why are they important?

Online Will Kit: What is it and what do they include?

What are the costs for filing for Probate in QLD 2023?

DIY Will Kit: What is it and what do they include?

What are the fees for filing Probate in Victoria 2023?

What is the difference between a Will and a Trust

When do you need Probate or a Letter of Administration?

Can my Will be contested? What you need to know

Witnessing a Will: Can a family member witness my Will?

What happens to your property when you pass away?

What Happens When You Leave Debt in Your Will?