What Makes a Valid Will?

To be able to be put into effect and recognised by a court of law, the will-maker/testator must be mentally competent, and the will must be:

1. In writing (ie on paper),

2. Signed at the bottom by the testator (you), and

3. Witnessed by at least two people. The testator and the witnesses must all be present when the will is signed.

It is important to remember your witnesses cannot be beneficiaries of your estate or married/de facto to a beneficiary of your estate and they must be over 18 years of age.

How to Write A Will: Executors & Beneficiaries

In this second post, we'll go through some of the important aspects of writing a will, including some of the terms you'll come across & how they relate to you.

Executors & Beneficiaries

Significant persons to appoint when you make your will include an Executor and Beneficiaries. The Executor(or Personal Representative) is the one who will oversee that all your wishes are carried out. He/she also manages and distributes the estate with the help of a solicitor in many cases. The Beneficiaries(can be persons or organizations) are the ones who will receive your properties.

It is possible to draft your own legally valid will without the help of a solicitor although it is advised that you seek professional legal advice if you are in a complex situation.

Write Your Own Will

Writing your own will makes sense. Writing your own will makes a positive statement about your intentions and assures all family members and friends that your wishes are clearly stated and sets a chart for accomplishing your wishes. Creating a will with the help of Legal Will's online creation service gives everyone peace of mind.

Writing a will is as much about living as it is about dying. Clarifying your intentions for your estate not only provides you with peace of mind but allows you to put structure to your estate. Use Legal Will to assure that the results of your hard-earned efforts will be distributed precisely the way you want.

While writing your own will may seem complicated and a process wrought with typical legalese, we keep it simple, inexpensive and practical. Regardless of the size of your estate, writing your will through our service will protect the people you care about and will assure the specific distribution of your assets to the people of your choice.

The estates of persons who die without a will enter that unpredictable realm called intestate. Assets in intestate estates are distributed at the discretion of the court and in accordance with the laws of the governing body where you reside. Unfortunately, this court-determined allocation may not reflect your wishes and can frustrate the people closest to you.

Legal Will was founded to assist people like you. In the event of your untimely demise, a Legal Will actually helps relieve your family members and friends of the burden of contesting the distribution of your assets.

It is never too early to plan for your death. In fact, knowing your estate is properly accounted for may well reward you with a sense of accomplishment. Let Legal Will.com.au help you write your will and get on with living life to the fullest.