Your Will. Drafted by a Qualified Australian Attorney.
Creating a will is the most important step you can take to protect your family. Our admitted estate planning attorney drafts legally valid wills for Australian families — simply, professionally, and at a fixed fee.
- Simple wills
- Testamentary trust wills
- Fixed-fee pricing
- Australia-wide
Why a will matters
60% of Australians die without a valid will.
Dying without a will — called dying intestate — means the state decides who receives your assets, not you. Your partner may receive less than you intended. Your children could share the estate with relatives you'd never have chosen. Without an executor, your family faces a slow, expensive court process at the worst possible time.
60%
of Australians have no valid will
Leaving the courts to decide who gets what.
$20,000+
average cost of a contested estate
Legal disputes a well-drafted will prevents entirely.
Months
of delay without proper documents
Intestacy administration is slow and expensive.
What makes a will valid
Requirements for a Valid Australian Will
Australian wills law is governed by each state and territory. While requirements vary slightly, a valid will must generally meet these criteria. A single mistake can make your will invalid — or leave it open to challenge.
- Must be in writing (typed or handwritten)
- Signed by the testator (the person making the will)
- Witnessed by two adults present at the same time
- Witnesses must not be beneficiaries or their spouses
- Testator must have legal capacity (be of sound mind)
- Must not have been made under duress or undue influence
- Should clearly identify your executor and beneficiaries
In most Australian states, marriage after your will is made automatically revokes it. Review your will after any major life event.
Which Type of Will Do You Need?
Not all wills are the same. The right structure depends on your family situation, the nature of your assets, and your goals for who benefits — and how.
Simple Will
Distributes your estate directly to your chosen beneficiaries. Names your executor and, if you have children, your preferred guardian. The right choice for straightforward estates.
Best for: single people, couples without complex assets
Testamentary Trust Will
Creates a trust within your will that activates on your death. Assets are held by a trustee for beneficiaries — providing significant tax advantages for minor children and protection from relationship breakdown or creditors.
Best for: families with children, blended families, significant assets
Mutual Wills
A pair of wills made by two people (typically a couple) with an agreement that neither will be changed without the other's consent. Provides certainty that assets will pass to agreed beneficiaries.
Best for: couples wanting to lock in inheritance for children
From Enquiry to Signed Will
Our process is designed to be straightforward, secure, and entirely online — no office visits required.
Submit Your Enquiry
Complete the short form on our estate planning page. Tell us what you're looking for — a simple will, a testamentary trust will, or you're not sure. Takes under three minutes.
Complete Your Questionnaire
We send you a secure, detailed planning questionnaire through Custodium Vault. Your answers go directly to your advisor, encrypted and stored safely.
We Call You
An admitted Australian estate planning attorney contacts you to discuss your situation, answer questions, and provide a fixed-fee quote. No obligation.
Will FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most often about making a will in Australia.
Get Your Will Drafted by an Australian Attorney
A professionally drafted will protects your family, your assets, and your wishes. Once it's signed, store it securely in Custodium Vault so the right people can find it.
- Admitted Australian estate planning attorney
- Fixed-fee quotes — no surprises
- Store your will securely in Custodium Vault