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WILLS

A will is a legal document that allows you to choose the people or person that you want to inherit your assets (property and money) when you die.

If you would like more information on Wills please click on the following links.

Making Your Will

This information sheet contains the following information:

1. What is a Will?
2. What will happen if I don't make a Will?
3. Preparing your Will
4. Changes to your Will
5. Can I prepare my own Will?
6. Is there such a thing as a 'free' Will?
7. Legal costs
8. Need a solicitor?


Personal Profile Record

This brochure can be used to help you gather personal information needed to set up a will.

Process of Administrating a Deceased Estate

This brochure contains a one page diagram on how an estate is administered at the time of a person's death.

Executor Services

An executor is a person who has the authority in your Will to divide your property and money on your behalf at the time of your death.

This brochure provides information regarding:

1. The appointment of an executor.
2. The role of the executor.
3. The process involved in acquiring probate.
4. The benefits of using the Public Trustee as executor.
5. It also contains a diagram which outlines the process of administrating a deceased estate.


If you would like to speak to a lawyer about creating a Will please click here