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Conveyancing in WA must be a bit slow and I've been bombarded with competitive quotes for the sale of a property.
One offer includes two free standard online wills [valued at $400]. We don't have a complex estate. Is it worth using this online will service?
Online wills are more dangerous than DIY conveyancing.
Yes, husband and I need a will.
Good points by everyone. I'm not sure if S&g would be executors but there has to be some catch.
My (solicitor) friend recommended we do our wills with Public Trustee. Is that good advice? https://www.publictrustee.wa.gov.au/_files/will_and_testament.pdf
Not a good idea either. They will want to be executor and trustee for the will to be free. Take at look at their fee - it might start at around 4% of the estate value plus. It would cost $300 every in executor fees everytime a light buld needed replacing in an IP for example (plus tradesman).
Good example and confirms suspicions I had also.I saw them sell the former Dad's home despite two siblings asking they don't. Worst part was they seemed to give it away and didn't even arrange for a clean so it sold as a deceased estate bargain. They can do as they please (and will) and there is nought you can do. They often sell everything then carve up the cash...This can trigger a stack of tax that isn't necessary. I don't trust the state govt to run buses - why would I trust them ?
Before rumours start I'm female and married to a man so no complications there.If you need to understand why online wills are really bad answer this.
Who has power to turn off your life support ?
- The Doctor / Registrar ?
- Your Family ?
- Your wife ? (Or separated spouse)
Answer is - It depends upon your estate planning which is normally additional to the will. If you do a DIY will you probably wont know the correct answer and may be unprepared.
Correct Answer : Your spouse does NOT have a right to decide unless your estate planning choice gives him/her or others that power. And in same sex relationships this power may never be offered by the hospital even if they do seek family guidance....Imagine your partners wishes being refused because of this prejudice !
From what I hear, S&G are using it as a lead generation tool for their personal injury practice.
I believe you can use anyone as an executor with theirs but it is pretty much an auto generated document checked over by someone. Could still turn out to be one of the most expensive things your kids never bought you.
Good example and confirms suspicions I had also.
Before rumours start I'm female and married to a man so no complications there.
Yes I definitely want to set up a proper will that is worded correctly and allows remaining family to be in control of assets and other important decisions.
Good example and confirms suspicions I had also.
Before rumours start I'm female and married to a man so no complications there.
Yes I definitely want to set up a proper will that is worded correctly and allows remaining family to be in control of assets and other important decisions.
A will does not come into effect until you die.
Health and/or financial decision responsibilities can be allocated via other legal documents.
Marg
Can only be.
I think Paul was implying that a person should consider appointing an enduring guardian (and an enduring attorney) as part of their estate planning which would include planning pre and post death.
Online wills are more dangerous than DIY conveyancing.