The cost of writing a Will with Willify is $160.00 (incl. GST) for one person. If you buy a second Will for your partner, the second Will costs $100.00 (incl. GST). Each person needs to write their own Will. Create an account for the first person and work through the Willify program to create the first person's Will. When you get to the payment screen, instead of choosing the price of $160.00 (Incl. GST) for one Will, look for the option to buy two Wills (called a partner Will) for the total price of $260.00 (incl. GST). Buying a partner Will saves $60.00, or roughly 10 coffees. Enjoy your next few coffees on us, as an awesome reward for ticking your Will of from your 'to-do' list. After paying for two Wills, you will be given a promo code to use. When the second person, the partner, creates their Willify account and completes their Will, they enter the promo code on the billing screen. The price will reduce to zero for the partner. Reach out if we may assist further with this via support@willify.com.au.

The main reasons to prepare a Will are to ensure your family and children will be provided for, and to direct how you wish your financial affairs and estate to be organised, and distributed to your loved ones.

Do you have a very precious heirloom or specific item that you wish to give to a family member or friend? By working through the Willify process, you are able to list those specific items (or even specific sums of money) and give those items to the right person. This will help to stop any fights between loved ones.

In your Will, you may also direct your Executor to distribute your estate as a whole (your Residuary Estate).

Is your sister fantastic with money and organisation of paperwork? Did you know that you may nominate whom you wish to be the Executor of your Will. This may be helpful as your Executor carries out your wishes, ensures children are provided for, and may help stop arguments between loves ones about whom should be appointed to fulfil a guardian role.

Ultimately, writing a Will is a step you may take to ensure that your wishes will be followed, after you pass away.

Without leaving a Will, you may leave a mess behind, for the people you love most.

If you die without leaving a valid Will, you are said to have died ‘Intestate’. This means that the assets that form your estate, are distributed according to a set formula, determined by the State you resided in upon passing away. The unfortunate part of that happening is that your wishes on how your assets are dealt with, will not be taken into consideration.

As their will be no executor of your estate, usually the family member whom would have received the biggest financial share of your estate, would apply to the Supreme Court of your State, for Letters of Administration. This process may often be more involved and costly than if you had a valid Will and your Executor simply applied for Probate, to be able to administer your State.

The best case scenario with dying Intestate would be that the right family members would receive the right distribution of assets. The worst case scenario is that people that you didn’t want to provide for will receive your assets. This could also potentially cause a costly and lengthy dispute.

If you want to make sure that the right people receive the right gifts when you pass away, then we would recommend that you complete a Willify Will.

Your children are likely your greatest concern. Did you know that you may provide for your children in your Will, and you may also include in your Will a direction as to whom you wish to care for your children (their Guardian). This may bring peace of mind.

Providing for your children is often the strongest reason for writing a Will. Willify Wills ensure that you may leave a specific gift or sum of money to your children, and you may designate whom you wish to care for your children, if you are not able to do so.

We love animals and know that often your animals feel like part of the family. Did you know that in your Will you are able to give some care instructions for your beloved four-legged companions, fishy friends or feathery pals, and also list the person whom you wish to care for your pets.

Yes. You are able to work through the Willify process and designate specific gifts or sums of money to be left to your child/ren.

You may also nominate guardians for your children.

We know that for most of us, people are the most important part of our life. There is a certain peace of mind that comes from knowing that the people closest to you, your family, loved ones and pets, will be supported financially in the future; by having a Will.

If you don’t have family, or wish to make bequest to people outside of your family, your friends for instance, you are able to do that in your Will.

The Willify process will guide you through the process of leaving a gift to your friend:

• Leave a sum of money;
• Leave a specific item; and/or
• Leave a percentage of your Residuary Estate.

If you die without a Will, people outside of your family will not benefit from your estate.

If you wish to provide for someone such as a friend, an employee, a neighbour or a Godchild, they must be specifically named as a beneficiary in your Will.

A gift in your Will, is the most effective and long-lasting way, to help support the continued operation of a charity.

When completing your Will, you may specify that you wish to leave a percentage of your total estate, a specific sum of money or even another asset to your charity of choice.

Charities rely on generous gifts in order to provide support to those in the deepest need. Without your gift, and the gifts of others, it may be that the important work your favourite charity does, would simply not be possible.

A person may, by Will, dispose of any property to which the person is entitled at the time of his or her death. There is some wordy legislative guidance around this, but suffice to say, the below list are commonly assets that will be distributed by a Will:

• Real estate;
• Bank accounts, shares, bonds and investments;
• Motor vehicles, caravans;
• Jewellery, clothing, artwork, furniture;
• Tools; and
• Business assets.

One of the first things to consider when writing a Will is making sure that it is valid. When you write a Willify Will, we walk you through the whole process of putting your wishes in writing and helping you ensure that your Will is valid, and that it is legally binding.

Willify Wills are prepared by estate planning lawyers.

We have put together a step-by-step guide to assist you in printing, signing and storing your Will. Our guide covers important topics such as:

• Printing your Will;
• Carefully choosing two witnesses;
• Signing and dating your Will in front of two witnesses: your witnesses are required to be over the age of 18 years old, they must have capacity to understand that they are acting as your witness for the purpose of you signing your Will, and they must be able to physically see you sign your Will. In addition, your witnesses should not be your partner, ex-partner, executor or beneficiary under your Will. You could consider asking colleagues, neighbours or friends, to witness you signing your Will. 
• Storing the Will safely and telling your Executor where your Will is stored.

Nothing is left to chance here. The future of your loved ones is too important to gamble with.

The role of the Executor is to administer your estate after you pass away.

This may include applying for Probate (which is the administration process of proving the Will), preserving and maintaining assets, calling in debts owed to the estate, paying liabilities of the estate, managing taxation and other like requirements, defending the estate during any legal proceedings, ensuring care of minor children and distributing the assets of the estate.

As a general guide, most Willmakers choose their partners first (if applicable), then a relative such as a sibling, or even a child over the age of 18 years, as a back-up. A dear and trusted friend may also be chosen.

Rest assured that there is help available for your Executor. They may seek assistance from professionals such as accountants or lawyers along the way, to help simplify the process.

The role of the Executor is to administer your estate after you pass away. This may include applying for Probate (which is the administration process of proving the Will), preserving and maintaining assets, calling in debts owed to the estate, paying liabilities of the estate, managing taxation and other like requirements, defending the estate during any legal proceedings, ensuring care of minor children and distributing the assets of the estate.

The above list may sound a little overwhelming. The good news is that your executor may seek assistance from professionals along the way if needed, such as accountants and lawyers, to ensure that they are confidently making the best decisions they may for the beneficiaries of your estate.

Wills do not expire. This means that your Will covers you for your future financial circumstances. The exceptions to this are if you get married or divorced, then you need to do a new Will, to reflect your change in circumstances.

Congratulations, you’re getting married! Great news! Unfortunately, getting married will invalidate any Will that you have previously completed (unless you made it factoring in your future marriage). It’s now time to write a new Will.

Whilst divorce will not invalidate your Will (check the legislation in your State), it does make changes to estate distribution and care of children arrangements. If you have separated, but not divorced, your former spouse may be the unintended beneficiary of your estate, if you do not have a valid Will. Let’s get you started on a new Will.

If unfortunately, you have made the difficult decision not to provide a gift or financial support to a family member or dependent; that is your right.

Although, we need to be mindful that the Court may determine that you ought to have provided for such a person. If your relationship status is a little complicated, we encourage you to seek legal advice from an estate planning law firm. Our affiliate law firm, Hemmings Legal are able to advise you on this. Please reach out via support@hemmingslegal.com.au

The Willify Will lets you clearly indicate to whom you will be leaving gifts or financial support. You might choose to leave a percentage of your estate, a specific gift such as an heirloom, or a specified sum of money. You control this process, after all it is your estate! If you do not leave a Will, this control is taken away from you and your estate is distributed in accordance with a formula set by legislation. This will mean that your wishes will not be followed. 

We recommend that you seek independent legal advice from an estate planning lawyer. Your lawyer will be able to provide personalized guidance and support to you, including helping you sign your Will by placing a mark on the Will, and organizing appropriate witnesses, translation services and affidavits of due execution.

Upon passing away, sometimes people have specific wishes about holding or not holding a funeral, whether they wish to be cremated or buried, and if they would like their organs to be used for transplantation. There may also be a particular flower to be displayed, or song that you wish to be played, at your funeral. It may be your plan for your loved ones to gather at your favourite local pub, to share a meal and have a laugh. Whatever your wishes upon passing, you are able to record it in your Willify Will. This means that your loved ones will feel proud that they have honoured you in a personal way.