DID YOU KNOW THAT MARRIAGE REVOKES
ALL PREVIOUS WILLS? IF YOU WISH TO DECIDE WHO INHERITS
YOUR ASSETS RATHER THAN HAVING THEM DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH A STATUTORY FORMULA WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE
A NEW WILL AFTER YOUR MARRIAGE.
A divorce does
not affect your will and divorced spouses named in a
will, will still inherit under the will unless you make
a new one.
If you want control over your Estate and want to make
provision for your family then you must make a will.
McDonald Pynt can prepare your will for a set fee of
$165.00 for a simple will, and it takes just a couple
of days. It doesn’t matter if your estate is large or
small, it is important to see that your assets are distributed
in the way you intend.
If you die without a will then you have
no say in the way your assets are divided up. Dying
without a will can cause delays and costs for the beneficiaries
(as provided in the Administration Act 1903).
If you decide to prepare a will we recommend
that you also prepare an enduring power of attorney.
Not only is it cost effective ($55.00 rather than $110.00)
but it permits the appointed person to deal with your
property in the event of your mental incapacity.
A professionally drawn will can greatly
reduce the cost of administration of your estate and
ensure the timely distribution of your assets to people
you have named as beneficiaries in your will.
Only a valid will
can ensure that your assets are distributed according
to your wishes.
“The information you obtain at this site
is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice.
You should consult a lawyer for individual advice regarding
your own situation.”
