Why do you need a legal Will?
There are many reasons why you need a legal Will:
Assets
If you have assets, i.e. real property, funds in bank accounts, jewellery, collectables, etc, that you wish to leave to a certain person or persons, you should have a valid legal Will. The only way to ensure, that your assets are distributed to the people you love, is to prepare a legal Will or to update an existing one, depending on your circumstances. Even if you don’t own a lot, but you want to ensure that what you do have, goes to the right person, then you should make your Will.
Family Planning
Are you considering starting a family or do you have a newborn or a young child already? Then it is time to get your Will in place to ensure your children are protected in the future. Preparing a Will provides you with the opportunity to nominate a guardian for your minor children in the event of your death. Naming a guardian in your Will gives you a say in who cares for your children.
Marriage and WillsMany Australians are unaware that their Will becomes invalid when they get married. If you fail to update your Will, all or a big part of your estate may be given to your spouse after your death. If you have children from a previous marriage...
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Divorce and WillsUnlike divorce, separation alone does not have any effect on your Will. If you fail to update your Will after separation and you pass away, your spouse may... Read more Health problems If you have been diagnosed with health problems that could potentially become serious or terminal, you need to prepare your Will to ensure that your family is protected and your assets distributed according to your wishes. What are you waiting for? Smart Choice Law will help you to ensure that your Will is prepared in accordance with your Wishes. Our fees are competitively priced. Read more
Divorce and WillsUnlike divorce, separation alone does not have any effect on your Will. If you fail to update your Will after separation and you pass away, your spouse may... Read more Health problems If you have been diagnosed with health problems that could potentially become serious or terminal, you need to prepare your Will to ensure that your family is protected and your assets distributed according to your wishes. What are you waiting for? Smart Choice Law will help you to ensure that your Will is prepared in accordance with your Wishes. Our fees are competitively priced. Read more