Built by Solicitors.
Inspired by Technology.
Fuelled with Purpose.
Our Story
In 1992, two entrepreneurial solicitors established Arken with a single purpose: to build transformative digital solutions that remove the administrative burdens that estate planning professionals face.
Now, Arken’s revolutionary estate planning solutions help nearly 6,000 Will & Trust professionals drive efficiencies and growth in today’s rapidly-evolving digital world.
Close to 6,000 Users
2022
Close to 6,000 Users
2022
Arken now supports almost 6,000 users.
Trust Referencer Launched
2018
Trust Referencer Launched
2018
Arken launches its Trust Referencer tool, empowering users to build Trust taxation reports at the click of a button.
Automatic Will Commentary
2012
Automatic Will Commentary
2012
Arken introduces automatic Will commentary into its product as standard.
Arken grows in Australia
2011
Arken grows in Australia
2011
Arken achieves growth in Australia, with 90% of Public Trustees New Will Management System delivered to South Africa too.
First Off the Shelf Online Wills System
2009
First Off the Shelf Online Wills System
2009
Arken launches its first off-the-shelf consumer Online Wills system for its estate planning clients to use.
Multi-distribution Channel
2003
Multi-distribution Channel
2003
A new, multi distribution channel model is set up.
Online Wills is First Developed
2001
Online Wills is First Developed
2001
Arken builds the first Online Wills system available, by building bespoke solutions for clients.
Dominant Wills supplier in South Africa
2000
Dominant Wills supplier in South Africa
2000
Arken becomes the dominant Wills supplier in South Africa.
Arken Wins its First Client in New Zealand
1999
Arken Wins its First Client in New Zealand
1999
Arken expands into New Zealand.
Multi-language Capability
1997
Multi-language Capability
1997
Arken adds multi-language functionality and expands into South Africa.
Sweet & Maxwell Appointed UK Distributor
1996
Sweet & Maxwell Appointed UK Distributor
1996
Sweet & Maxwell are appointed as Arken’s UK distributor.
Enhanced With Windows Technology
1995
Enhanced With Windows Technology
1995
Arken is enhanced with Windows technology.
First Product Sold into Australia
1994
First Product Sold into Australia
1994
The first ever Arken product is sold into Australia.
Arken is Born
1992
Arken is Born
1992
Arken.legal, previously known as DPL Professional is founded.
Why Arken
Arken has been transforming the Wills & Trust industry for over 30 years.
Built by Lawyers, inspired by technology, Arken’s products offer the greatest levels of complexity on the market, reinforced by best-in-class legal knowledge, with regular reviews by our Legal Advisory Board.
Here to Make
Your Life Easier
Our award-winning software has helped nearly 6,000 users produce over 7 million Wills around the world and because it’s cloud-based software, users can draft Wills anywhere, anytime.
We’re passionate and responsive to our clients needs, always pushing our products to the leading-edge of innovation, delivering a best-in-class product that makes writing Wills easy.
Our People
Arken is all about transforming how the world manages estate planning and inheritance. We help organisations simplify their workload, so they can focus on delivering exceptional services that support families and protect the ones they love.
Our people are purposeful, pioneering, and passionate about what they do – and with our 4-day working week, regular team-building events, and resident office dogs, we’d be mad not to!
Trusted By 5,900+ Users Around The World
Arken’s powerful estate planning solutions are catching fire across the globe, all the way from the UK to New Zealand.