What To Expect When Writing A Will With Willed
Did you know that every Will written with us is reviewed by a lawyer to ensure everything’s all easy-breezy-lemon-legal? Yup! Willed Wills have been successfully accepted in Australian courts, but we do understand that some estates are more complicated than others. See, you may own multiple properties, have a blended family, or have pets to consider and you’re not sure how everything works!
So, without further ado – if you’re thinking about writing your Will with Willed, here’s our online process:
What to expect when writing your Will with Willed
1. Answer some simple questions
We’ll ask you to fill out the blanks. Easy questions, like if you live in Australia, if you’re over the age of 18, your relationship status and if you have any children or furry friends.
2. Create your Willed account and answer the questions
You’ll need a Willed account, so once that’s set up, we’ll ask you some more questions to help you complete your Will.
3. Print and sign your Will
It’s as easy as it sounds, really! So, yes… even though it is an online Will, we’ll need your handwritten signature in wet ink. Therefore, a printer and a scanner are required (or you can take a photo of the page, too).
If, either before, during or after this process, you have any questions at all, get in touch with our team and we’ll get back to you ASAP. We’ll answer all questions – no matter how significant or seemingly small!
What you won’t get from Willed
Because we’re *cool like that*, here are some traditional lawyer-isms that you won’t find here at Willed.
1. Long wait times
Okay, this one goes for any appointment setting, really, so no shade to lawyer’s offices. Our team is super efficient, regularly monitoring emails and our online chat service, so you can be sure to get speedy replies – within business hours, of course.
2. Exorbitant legal fees
Complete your online Will with us for an affordable fixed fee. While we don’t do ‘mate’s rates’ (sorry friends, running a business here!) we do offer couple’s rates, so that’s something to consider if you’re loved up and filling out romantic forms about death and dying together.
3. Confusing legal jargon
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: like Elle Woods from the ICONIC movie Legally Blonde, we use legal jargon in everyday life! However, that doesn’t mean we can’t simplify the terms and the explanation for our clients and their families. Leave it to us to talk through everything in a way that everyone understands.
Wrap up
The beauty of Willed’s online platform is that you can log on and write your very own Will in as little as 15 minutes. However, if your situation is a little more complex or requires a professional’s eye or expertise, then our friendly and knowledgeable team of lawyers will be more than happy to help you over the phone or in person.
Ready to get started? Get cracking on writing your legal Will today. Confused? Contact us to learn more.
Disclaimer: The content of this blog is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. This blog should not be relied upon as legal, financial, accounting or tax advice.
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