Springdale Legal

A really thorough and inresting article from Attwood Marshall lawyers came into my inbox today - https://attwoodmarshall.com.au/part-1-will-and-estate-disputes-common-misconceptions/

I think the really important things of note are:
- 'DIY Wills are very rarely made properly.'
- 'all children of the deceased are entitled to make a family provision claim on their parents’ estate.' [so have your Will properly drafted!!]
- 'misconception: I don’t need a Will; my family knows what I want and can sort everything out after I die'

Of course, one misconception perhaps that was missed is that 'my Will from long ago is still valid'. Remember, in WA, if you married or divorced since your Will, you generally have no valid Will.