Wills
Things to remember about your Will
1. If you marry, your Will will be revoked by the marriage unless the Will says otherwise.
2. Divorce may affect your Will. The matter is complex and the law is not the same throughout Australia. We suggest that you contact us if you are contemplating divorce, or have been divorced since making your Will.
3. Review the copy of your Will every two or three years or whenever a major event occurs in your family, your assets or the taxation laws (to make sure the Will is still what you want). In particular, we suggest that you consult us:
- (a) if an executor dies or becomes unwilling to act as executor or becomes unsuitable due to age, ill health or any other reason;
- (b) if a beneficiary (someone who was left something in the Will) dies;
- (c) if your Will left any specific property which you have sold or given away;
- (d) if you marry or divorce; or if you have children (including adopted or fostered children);
- (e) if you enter or end a de facto relationship.
4. Do not add to or delete from the Will after signing it. We suggest that you consult us if you want to change or revoke your Will because even the simplest changes must be correctly done or they may have disastrous results.