Updating your own will takes so much time and effort most people only do it once. We scribble down our last wishes and file them away, confident that they will be respected after we’re gone. Unfortunately, that does not always happen.

The husband of a Gold Coast couple died unexpectedly with an out-of-date will, leaving his entire estate to the ex-wife he never officially divorced! His de facto partner of 17 years was left virtually penniless, which could easily have been avoided with a quick will update.

Contested wills are fast becoming the most common form of litigation in the Australian courts.           Wills that are not written properly, contain mistakes, or are not specific enough, can all be challenged by unscrupulous people if the correct steps are not taken to prevent this.

A professional will written by a solicitor is the only reliable way to guarantee peace of mind. Aim to update your will more often the older you get and the more assets you own, particularly if you have re-married, or if there has been a divorce or death in the family in the last 12 months.

Don’t trust an out-of-date will! Update your will today at Dillon Legal. We have 15+ years will and estate-related experience and genuinely understand the legal needs of every-day Australians.