Why do I need a lawyer to prepare my Will?

While the “DIY Will Kit” or the Public Trustee Will may seem like an affordable option, the saying is “you pay for what you get”. Your family are worth more than that. Having a Will professionally prepared gives you the certainty of who administers your estate and who receives what….

While the “DIY Will Kit” or the Public Trustee Will may seem like an affordable option, the saying is “you pay for what you get”. Your family are worth more than that. Having a Will professionally prepared gives you the certainty of who administers your estate and who receives what. Dying “intestate” (without a Will) or with an out of date or poorly prepared Will means that you may leave being stress, worry and expense to your family. If you die without a Will, control of your estate and who receives your assets is determined by legislation and there are additional costs involved in applying for Letters of Administration and administering your estate. If all you want is a traditional (or “Standard”), no frills Will – we can assist you. While a traditional (or “Standard”) Will may meet your needs, there are potentially significant benefits that can be obtained in having a “Non-Standard Will” that addresses specific issues or a “Testamentary Trust Will”.