Wills are replaceable. You can make one set of choices now, and change your mind later and make a new Will. This is actually recommended if you have significant lifestyle/situation changes - eg. retirement or divorce or serious illness. If cost is holding you back, some Will providers do a cheapie basic version that can be suitable for say, next 10 years or so. That buys you time to do serious estate planning.
Comment on Discussion Thread đ» Tuesday 20 May 2025
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© agođŁ both are on my list of things to do. Denist is happening next Monday, but I keep putting the will creation off. Too many hard decisions
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Thatâs actually really good to know. Iâve got a complex family situation and keep getting hung up on making the ârightâ choices (and the pressure isnât helping). Even doing a shorter-term basic one is actually a really good idea
melbaboutown@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Iâve been thinking on this. Considering whether a will kit from the post office would do
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
PO Will kits are very very basic. If your situation and requirements are more complex than âeverything to Xâ, then you really do need to at least talk to a professional. Also, itâs very easy to invalidate your Will due to inadequate signing and witnessing. Signing and witnessing requirements are same for Will kits as for professionally drawn up Wills. Invalidation means that the Will is ineffective.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Ah damn. I donât own any property or stocks and have no kids so it might be adequate⊠basically I planned for Melbcat to go to someone and they would get my money to care for her.
Not sure I have the means to discuss with a professional
TinyBreak@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
are you waiting for a sign? Good news this is it! Do your will. Do it soon. Tomorrow isnt promised and you just know the government will give your money away to Gina!
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone âš2â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Good god, not giving $ to Gina is incentive enough