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A Will does not have to be updated if you change address. The inclusion of an address in a Will is to assist in the identification of a person but is not essential.

Yes, life insurance and superannuation where there is a named beneficiary or where discretion is exercised by the trustee under a superannuation fund. It is recommended that you check with your financial adviser as to who is the beneficiary of your policies.

Property that is owned in a “joint tenant” relationship is automatically passed to the other owner irrespective of what is stated in a Will. Property that is owned as “tenants in common” is structured in the form of shares and therefore can be passed onto any chosen beneficiary. Personal joint bank accounts and family homes are usually structured under a joint tenant agreement. You should check with your solicitor or

Your Will is exactly that, yours. You can decide to include or exclude anyone you like, however there are laws that may protect people who are deemed to be a dependant or close family member, from being left out of your Will. If a dependant or close family member is left out of your Will it may be challenged in court. It is recommended that if it is your desire

A Will can be written by someone else on your behalf. In this case it would require that the Will have a special attestation clause which is not provided for in the Online Legal Will. It is therefore advisable to choose the Solicitor Will if you have such requirements and you have not already done so.

Probate is an order given by the Probate Supreme Court that states that the Will has been proved to be the last Will and Testament of the deceased. Probate allows the executor to collect and distribute the estate in accordance with the Will maker’s wishes. Probate is only granted when there is a Will and comes in one of two forms, either “common form” or, if there is a dispute, “solemn form”.