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Your will is the most important document you'll ever sign

Why you need a will

Without a valid will, you have no control over what happens to your assets, your children, or your legacy.

Here's what a will allows you to do:

Property, savings, investments, personal items
The only legally recognised way to nominate who raises your kids
The person responsible for carrying out your wishes goes here
Probate with a valid will is significantly cheaper than dying intestate
Tax-effective structures that protect your beneficiaries' inheritance
Leave particular items, amounts, or charitable donations to the people and causes that matter to you.

Let’s get started on drafting your Will

Simple Will

from $990 incl. GST

Suitable for individuals with straight forward family situations and assets. Covers appointment of executor, distribution of assets, and guardianship for children if applicable.

Couples Wills

from $1,485 incl. GST

Two individually tailored wills prepared together. Covers how assets pass between partners, guardianship, and what happens if both partners pass away simultaneously. One appointment, both wills done.

Complex Will

Quoted at consultation

For situations involving blended families, business ownership, significant assets, testamentary trusts, multiple properties, or specific conditions on inheritance. We assess your situation and provide a fixed-fee quote.

At Belmont Legal, we draft clear, legally sound wills for individuals, couples, and families across Perth.

When should you update your will?

Your will should be reviewed whenever your life circumstances change. Common triggers include:

A marriage, separation, or divorce or in the process will automatically revoke an existing will in WA
Birth or adoption of a child or grandchild
Buying or selling property
Starting, selling, or closing a business
Death of an executor or beneficiary
Receiving an inheritance or significant change in financial position
Entering or leaving a de facto relationship
Retirement

If your current will is more than three years old, we recommend a review. Will reviews at Belmont Legal take less than an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Wills can be stored at the WA Wills Bank within the Public Trustee or safely (and securely) stored at your property.