My Tributes has partnered with Australia's leading end-of-life specialists, Willed, to help you get your affairs in order.
You can write your legal Will in less than 15 minutes, or apply for probate, from the comfort of your couch. Willed's team of experienced Australian estate lawyers fast-track and simplify the process, saving you time and stress.
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Willed's online journey makes writing a Will quick and easy. You can do it from the comfort of your own home in just 15 minutes.
For your peace of mind, have Willed's Will experts provide checks and customisations at no extra cost.
Only pay when you are ready to print your Will. Your Will becomes legally binding once you print and sign it according to the instructions Willed provides.
Willed's expert lawyers will chat with you to understand your individual situation, explain what probate is, how much it will cost and whether you require this service.
Willed's Australian estate experts manage all the paperwork, making sure it's done properly.
You now have the authority to deal with the bank, super fund, RAD bond and any other assets.
Get your legally valid will in as little as 15 minutes, or get a no obligation, fixed fee quote to assist with your probate enquiry.
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Is an online Will legal?
Yes, an online Will is the legal equivalent of any other Will, as long as you make sure that it is printed out at the end of the process, and it is correctly signed and witnessed. You can also feel secure knowing that your purchase with Willed includes a free review of your Will by our in-house Australian lawyers.
What do I need to write my Will?
You don’t need any specific documents to write your Will. Just access to a printer and two independent witnesses to sign the document once completed to ensure it is legally valid.
Will a new Will cancel my old Will?
Yes, a new Will (as long as it is signed and witnessed correctly) will revoke a previously made Will.
When should I update my Will?
You should review your will every three to five years, whenever there is a major event in your life or where there are significant changes to the assets and liabilities compromising your estate. For example, you should update your will (by rolling-out a whole new will) in the following circumstances:
For example, if you specify child beneficiaries in your will and you subsequently have children, those newly born children would be excluded from your will.
Who can sign my Will?
A Will must be signed by at least two witnesses who are over 18 years of age, mentally competent and be able to see the Willmaker sign the Will. A witness should not be an executor or beneficiary under the Will or the spouse or de facto partner of an executor or beneficiary under the Will.
Can I sign my Will electronically?
While some estate planning providers allow a will to be signed electronically, the Willed Platform does not permit electronic execution of a will as this may invalidate the will because the formality obligations have not been properly complied with. A person who does without a valid will dies intestate.
The Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) and equivalent State and Territory legislation permit most commercial contracts, agreement and arrangements to be signed electronically, provided certain formalities are met. However, wills cannot be validly signed or witnessed using electronic signatures because the Probate Office of each Supreme Court requires an original (‘wet-ink’) of the will before approving a Grant of Probate.
Can I use Willed to write a joint Will?
No, the Willed platform does not permit a couple to write a joint Will. However, we do offer a couples discount when you purchase two individual Wills.
How long does grant of Probate take?
A grant of Probate or Letters of Administration can take between 4 - 12 weeks to be processed by the relevant state or territory court (assuming there are no issues with the documentation or additional claims made against the estate).
Who can apply for a grant?
For a grant of Probate, the executor must complete the application process with the relevant state or territory court. For Letters of Administration (when there is no legal Will), the next of kin will generally complete this process.
Do I need a Will?
To complete the process of Probate for a deceased estate, the original physical Will must be presented to the court. If there is no legally valid Will, the estate must be processed through a grant of Letters of Administration.
Who is the next of kin?
Generally, the next of kin is the deceased’s spouse or de facto partner, followed by their parents, then adult children and then adult siblings.
What is the law of intestacy?
The law of intestacy is a formula set by the states and territories to divide an individual's estate who passes away without a Will.