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We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
What is a Personal Legacy, and How Can I Build One?

Building your very own personal legacy isn’t as hard as one might think.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
What is the Family Provision Act?

Understanding the Family Provision Act is crucial for anyone involved with estate planning, inheritance disputes or contested Wills. We break it down in this guide.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How does estate planning work if I have a blended family?

Blended family situations can give rise to particular issues when it comes to estate planning. Let’s take a look at the key considerations for estate planning in blended families.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
What happens to a child if both parents die without a Will?

It’s an unimaginable scenario, made even harder to imagine if there is nothing in place to clearly safeguard the child’s future.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
2 MIN READ
Willed Wins Best Newcomer Award in Victorian Government's Start-up Awards

Victoria’s rising tech entrepreneurs have been honoured at the latest Governor of Victoria Startup Awards.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
How to Plan your Estate When You Own Foreign Assets

These days, it’s not uncommon to hold assets overseas. This guide looks at what to consider and how to plan ahead when writing your Will, with any overseas assets in mind.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Do I have to equally distribute assets among dependants in my Will?

Families can be incredibly nuanced, which is why equally distributing assets isn’t always possible or desired. So, if there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to asset distribution, how do you decide who gets what (or who gets nothing at all)?

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Can an Executor be a Power of Attorney?

There are many misconceptions around this topic. So let’s dive straight into it.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

When it comes down to it, can you say you've lived a life free of regret? Read on to learn what people facing their own mortality would've changed.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Can You Disinherit Your Child?

The short answer is: yes. It is possible to create a Will that effectively disinherits a child. There is, however, a bit more nuance to it.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
What to do When You Can’t Find a beneficiary

Even when beneficiaries cannot be located, there are methods of ensuring that a deceased person’s estate can still be distributed. Read on to find out how.

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post.author.nameAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Dealing With the Family Home in Your Will

If you’re wondering what happens to the family home after you pass on (and you can’t even figure out where to start) then here are some important things to factor in.