Is an online will legally valid in Australia?
Yes, online Wills are completely legally valid in Australia, provided they meet the relevant legal requirements. The validity of a Will depends on how it’s executed, not who prepared it. Whether you create your Will online or with a solicitor, the same legal standards apply.
For related guidance, see who can legally witness a will in Australia?.
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Yes, they are 100% valid. In Australia, the law doesn't care about how it's prepared. It doesn't matter if it's on a napkin or prepared on a high-tech platform. What the law cares about is execution. And here is the golden rule. You must print out the Will and sign it using wet ink in the presence of two independent witnesses, who must also sign the Will. Validity comes from valid execution, not how the Will was prepared.
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