Will kits are cheap and widely available, but they come with real risks. This article explains five of the most common mistakes people make when using a Will kit in Western Australia.

A Will that does not meet Western Australia's formal requirements may be invalid. This article explains the rules that must be followed for a Will or codicil to have legal effect.

Life insurance can play an important role in your estate plan, but only if it is structured correctly. This article explains how Perth families can use life insurance effectively.

If you have children from different relationships or beneficiaries with different needs, one testamentary trust may not be enough. This article explains how to decide how many you need.

Often, a person when making a Will wants to make sure that their surviving partner can continue to live in the family home after their death and preserve their interest in the property so it is ultimately inherited by their children or other beneficiaries. This is a popular choice by a will maker in a blended family with children from a previous marriage or de facto relationship. The will maker can grant either life interest or a rights of residence in the family home in favo

Marriage and your Will Section 14 of the Wills Act 1970 (WA) provides that a Will is revoked by the marriage of the testator. If you have married since you made your Will, that Will is no longer valid. If you die without making a new Will, your estate will be distributed under the intestacy laws of Western Australia. Your spouse will receive the first $50,000 of your estate and 1/3 of your remaining estate. The other 2/3 will be shared equally between your children. It is, ho

A basic estate plan covers three key documents — a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Guardianship. This article explains what each one does and why all three matter.

A Will kit is not suitable for everyone. If any item on this checklist applies to you, you should seek legal advice rather than preparing your own Will.

Choosing the right executor is one of the most important decisions you will make in your Will. This article explains what the role involves and who you should — and should not — consider.

Buying property as tenants in common or joint tenants has very different consequences for your estate plan. This article explains the key differences and which structure may suit you better.