Are Online Wills Legally Valid in Australia?

Think you know what makes a Will legal in Australia? Think again. Yes — online Wills are legally valid in Australia, as long as they meet the required legal standards. It doesn’t matter whether your Will is created online or with a solicitor — what matters is how it’s signed and witnessed.

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What Makes a Will Legally Valid?

For a Will (including an online Will) to be legally binding in Australia, it must meet these key requirements:

Testamentary Capacity

You must be of sound mind and understand:

What a Will is
What assets you have
Who your beneficiaries are

It Must Be in Writing

Your Will must be written down.

Online Wills meet this requirement by generating a formal legal document.

You Must Sign It

You need to:

Sign your Will yourself
Sign at the end of the document

It Must Be Properly Witnessed

This is the most important step.

Your Will must be signed in front of:

Two witnesses
Who are not beneficiaries
And not married to or in a relationship with beneficiaries

Ideally, they should also not be closely related to beneficiaries.

Both witnesses must:

Be present at the same time
Watch you sign
Sign the Will themselves

Why Online Wills Work

Online Will platforms (like Willed) are designed to guide you through the process step-by-step.

They help you:

Understand what to include
Structure your decisions clearly
Follow the correct signing and witnessing process

One of the most common reasons Wills fail is incorrect witnessing — and this is exactly where online platforms reduce risk.

It’s Not Who Prepares It — It’s How It’s Done

A common misconception is that a Will is only valid if a solicitor prepares it.

That’s not true.

👉 A solicitor-prepared Will can still be invalid if it’s not signed properly.

👉 An online Will is fully valid if all legal requirements are followed.

Validity comes down to proper execution — not who created the document.

Why This Matters

Without a valid Will:

Your assets may not go where you intended
Your family could face delays, stress, and legal complications

Taking the time to get it done properly gives your family clarity and peace of mind when it matters most.

Create Your Will Online

You can create your legally valid Will online in minutes, with step-by-step guidance to ensure everything is done correctly. Start your Will here!

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