Your Lifestyle

Making a will

Making a will ensures that your assets will go to the people you choose, give you peace of mind, and ensure any children will be looked after appropriately.

Making a will is important at any stage of your life, and is critical to ensure that when you die, your estate is handled the way you planned it. Roughly half of Australians die without leaving a valid will. This is defined as dying intestate, and rules contained in legislation will decide how your assets are distributed, taking into account your family situation. The government may also decide who looks after your children if they are still minors.

You can get a will kit from any Australian Post Office and it can provide you with the knowledge to be able to make the right decisions for your will. It is always best to get your solicitor to review and look after your will to make sure everything is in order.