A simple will at Belmont Legal starts from $800 including GST. Couples wills (two individually tailored wills) start from $1,400. Complex wills involving testamentary trusts, blended families, or business structures are quoted at your free consultation. All fees are fixed, no hourly charges or hidden costs.

A handwritten (holographic) will can be valid in WA if it meets specific legal requirements, but it carries significant risk. Ambiguous wording, missing formalities, and incomplete instructions are the leading causes of contested estates. A professionally drafted will provides certainty that your wishes will be legally enforceable.

Yes. In Western Australia, getting married automatically revokes any existing will unless it was made specifically in contemplation of that marriage. If you're getting married or recently married, you should make a new will as soon as possible.

No. Your superannuation is not automatically covered by your will. Your super fund has its own rules about who receives your death benefit. You need to lodge a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) with your super fund to ensure your super goes where you want. We cover this as part of our estate planning service.

Yes. You can and should make provisions for digital assets including bank accounts, investment platforms, cryptocurrency, social media accounts, online businesses, and cloud storage. We recommend maintaining a secure list of accounts and access details (stored separately from the will itself) and including instructions for your executor in your will.

An executor is the person responsible for managing your estate after you die applying for probate, paying debts, and distributing assets. A guardian is the person you nominate to care for your children under 18 if both parents pass away. These can be the same person or different people. You can also separate the financial management of your children's inheritance from their day-to-day care.

In Western Australia, certain people can make a family provision claim if they believe they weren't adequately provided for. This includes your spouse or de facto partner, children (including adult children), former spouses, and dependants. The best protection against a contested will is a professionally drafted document with clear reasoning, kept up to date as your circumstances change.

Your will should be stored securely where your executor can access it when needed. Options include: with your lawyer (Belmont Legal stores clients' original wills at no charge), at the WA Supreme Court, or in a secure location at home with your executor informed. Avoid safety deposit boxes (your executor may not have access) and never rely solely on a digital copy digital wills are not valid in WA.