Plain-language guides to Wills in Australia
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Does getting married cancel my Will?
In most of Australia, getting married cancels your existing Will unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage. Here's what that means and what to do.
Read the guideChoosing a guardian for your children in your Will
How to name a guardian for your children in your Will in Australia, what a guardian does, and how it fits with a testamentary trust.
Read the guideWhat happens if you die without a Will in Australia?
Dying without a Will in Australia means the law decides who gets your Estate. Here's how intestacy works and why it can cause delays, cost and conflict.
Read the guideFree Will, online Will or lawyer: which is right for you?
Comparing free Wills, paid online Wills and solicitor Wills in Australia: what each costs, what you get, and when you really need a lawyer.
Read the guideHow to sign and witness your Will properly
A Will must be signed and witnessed correctly to be valid. Step-by-step guidance on signing your Will in ink with two witnesses in Australia.
Read the guideDivorce, separation and your Will
Does divorce cancel your Will in Australia? What happens to gifts to your former spouse, why separation alone changes nothing, and when to update.
Read the guideHow to choose an executor
Your executor carries out your Will. What an executor does in Australia, who you can choose, and how to pick someone you can rely on.
Read the guideTestamentary trusts explained
What a testamentary trust is, how it protects an inheritance for children and vulnerable Beneficiaries, and whether you need one in your Will.
Read the guideSuperannuation and your Will
Is superannuation part of your Estate? Why super usually sits outside your Will in Australia, and how death benefit nominations work.
Read the guideWills for blended families
Making a Will when you have children from a previous relationship, a new partner or stepchildren. How to provide for everyone and reduce the risk of disputes.
Read the guideLeaving a Life Interest in your home
What a Life Interest is, how it lets a partner stay in the family home after you die, and the pros and cons of using one in your Australian Will.
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