What is a Standard Will?

A Standard Will is one that is prepared following an initial appointment of up to 1 hour and which provides for a standard estate distribution which is defined as follows: Appoint an individual (for example spouse or partner) as executor with substituted executors including (where relevant) provision addressing that…

A Standard Will is one that is prepared following an initial appointment of up to 1 hour and which provides for a standard estate distribution which is defined as follows:

  1. Appoint an individual (for example spouse or partner) as executor with substituted executors including (where relevant) provision addressing that the Will is made in contemplation of marriage.
  2. Gift residuary estate to an individual (for example spouse or partner) substituting children in equal shares and grandchild provision provided that if no beneficiaries, then divide residuary estate among selected family members.