Aussies lack will - Sunday Herald Sun

The following is a gentle reminder of the need to ensure that your Wills are up to date. At the same time you may also wish to look into having what is often called a 'Medical Power of Attorney', if you have not already done so.


'New research shows almost half of Australians don't have a valid will, leaving $2.5 trillion in personal wealth at risk of ending up in the wrong hands.

And of those surveyed who did not have a will. 63 per cent said it was because they didn't have time or hadn't thought about it.

Rod Cunich, a wills expert with Slater and Gordon, said a further 12 per cent mistakenly believed their estates would go to their families regardless of whether they had a will or not.

Slater and Gordon is launching an online will service asking multiple questions to determine complexity of the case.'

Then the following advertisement was in today's Herald Sun:

'Not in the Will?
If you've not been provided for in a deceased's Will we may be able to assist you to challenge that Will.
For a free consultation phone Brendan Pendergast at Maddens Lawyers.
Free Call 1800 815 228.'

For those of you who have not yet taken advantage of using our site www.wherethereisawill.com.au to record the whereabouts of your important documents (not the contents - just the locations), go to our Special Offer link to make your free online application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call on Mob 0427 523 119.