Here you will find answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Wills

Why do I need a Will?
What happens if I do not make a will - does it all go to the government ?
When you don't have a will, who gets it (Order on Intestacy)?
Can I make my own will without a solicitor ?
Technical requirements of a will
How old must you be to make a will ?
What is an Executor and what do they have to do ?
Who can be the Executor ?
Who can be a witness to the will ?
What if someone is a bit vague or believes things that aren't true, can they make a will?
What is Probate ?
Are there any death duties ?
Capital Gains Tax
Does GST affect an estate ?
What if something is put in the will by mistake?
What happens to my debts when I die ?
I have heard of Testamentary Trusts. Does this have anything to do with a will? Can they save tax ?
I have married since I made a will. Does this make any difference ?
How often should I update my will?
How can I cancel a will that does not reflect my current wishes ?
My uncle left me a house in his will but the house was sold before he died and the money put into a bank account. Can I have the money ?
My father has made a will but he held the original it and it can't be found. Can a copy of the will be used instead of the original?
My aunt left a handwritten note saying that she wanted everything to go to me when she died but it is not signed or witnessed. Does it have any legal effect?
What happens when a beneficiary in a will dies either before the person who made the will ?
What happens if two beneficiaries die together ?
What happens if my executor dies ?
What happens if a witness dies ?
What happens to a persons property when someone just disappears ?
When is someone considered legally dead ?
I am an executor in a will. Do I get paid for my time and trouble ?
I have young children, should I appoint a guardian for them ?
Glossary - explanation of terms