WHY SHOULD YOU MAKE A WILL?
Should you review your current will? Please click here.

Many people are reluctant to plan their estates, and believe they won't need a Will until years into the future. But death can come unexpectedly, and, unfortunately, the person you may wish to receive your estate and look after your family may be involved in the same tragedy.

If you already have a Will - you are on the right track. You obviously understand the value of having a well planned estate. A Will makes it much easier for your family and friends to receive money and valuable possessions you leave behind. Without a Will, government laws determine who receives what. If you do not have blood relatives, it is likely the government Will receive your estate, instead of the friends or organizations you wish to benefit. By preparing a Will you decide how your estate is distributed.

It's surprising how many people say how they would like their property distributed after their death, but never actually write a Will. One third of all Australians die intestate - that is without leaving a Will. Your Will can ensure that your family, friends and charitable institutions that you hold dear, will receive exactly what you intended without legal tangles.

A Will is a written statement setting out in plain language how you wish your assets to be distributed after your death. It names the people or non-profit organisations to whom you want to leave cash or property and what you want to leave them

No matter how simple your wishes or how modest your assets, you should prepare a Will and review it periodically to reflect your present situation.

Should I review my current will?