How to make a Will in less than 12 minutes
See how easy it is to design your last will and testament visually. In less than 12 minutes, we’ll guide you through every step of the process – from signing up to downloading your completed Will for signature.
Learn about each section of the Will, and see the features that make Will Hero different, including Visual Will Design and Scenario Testing. This video is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their estate planning with visual aids.
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Need a Simple Online Will?
Crafting a will doesn’t have to be a lengthy, complex, or costly process. With our help, you can create a simple online will in minutes from the comfort of home! The tool we’ve created is user-friendly, intuitive, and approved by practicing Australian lawyers.
A simple Will is a straightforward legal document that outlines who should receive your assets and who will manage your estate after you pass away. It typically covers key elements like appointing an Executor, naming beneficiaries, and including any specific gifts or funeral wishes. Many people choose a simple Will because it’s easy to create, cost-effective, and provides clear instructions without unnecessary complexity — making it ideal for those with uncomplicated personal and financial situations.
Elements of a Simple Online Will
Making a simple will online is easy, just complete each sections.
About You
This section says who you are and confirms that this is your official Will, revoking previous Wills.
Executors
This is the person (or people) you choose to carry out the instructions in your Will.
Guardian for Minors
Name who will care for any children under 18 when you pass away.
Specific Gifts
This is where you leave certain items or amounts of money to specific people or charities.
Residual Estate
Choose who receives everything else in your estate after after debts, takes, and gifts.
Funeral Wishes
Share you preferences for your funeral, such as burial or cremation.
Need More than Just Simple Online Will?
While a simple Will is suitable for straightforward estates, many individuals require more detailed provisions to reflect their specific wishes. Whether it’s appointing a Pet Guardian, setting conditions for gifts, protecting young beneficiaries through trusts, or excluding certain individuals, a more comprehensive Will offers greater clarity and control. It ensures your estate is managed exactly as intended, giving peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.
Elements to extend a Simple Online Will
Below are examples of how people may go beyond wanting a simple will.
Backup Beneficiaries
Choose who receives gifts or parts of your estate if your first choice passes away first.
Care for Pets
You can name someone to look after your pets, and even leae money to help with their care.
Hold Gifts in Trust
Ask for a gift to be held in trust until the beneficiary reaches a certain age, such as turning 25.
Conditional Gifts
Leave a gift only when something happens – such as completing school or university.
Instructions to Sell Assets
Instruct that an asset such as your house or care be sold after you pass away.
Exclude People
Say clearly that you don’t want certain people to receive anything from your estate.
Debt Forgiveness
Choose to forgive someone’s debt to you after you pass away.
No Contest Clause
Add a rule that says someone might lose their gift if they try to challenge your Will.
Life Use of an Asset
Let someone use an asset (such as your house) for the rest of their life, without owning it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Online Wills
1. Are your Wills legal in Australia?
Yes! Will Hero helps people make a simple will online and more. Will Hero documents become legally valid in Australia as long as they are signed and witnessed according to your state’s requirements (we give our customers state-specific requirements).
2. Can I update my online will if my circumstances change?
You can craft a simple online will in as little as 15 minutes. Our user-friendly platform also features an AI assistant that will be there to guide you through the process and answer any questions.
3. What happens if I die without a Will in Australia?
If you die without a will in Australia, your assets will be distributed according to your state’s intestacy laws, which may not align with your wishes. Crafting a simple online will make sure that your assets are distributed according to your preferences.
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