Have you written a will

[helloitsme]

If you are really serious about CTB, have you/do you plan on writing a will?

 

[Bedrock48]

Not an official one since I worry it'll seem a little suspicious but I've written up a document of what I want doing with belongings and money. There's also a small draft of funeral plans etc. When the dates set I'll leave these visible in my lounge along with organ donation paperwork and anything else important.

 

[deadverysoon]

yes - im finished with all. ready to ctb.

 

[Ironweed]

I don't have sufficient assets for it to be worthwhile. In my case, the laws of intestacy will be sufficient to divide up what I own.

I strongly recommend anyone writing a will either do your research or pay for a lawyer. Wills can be disqualified and disregarded in certain cases of mental illness or even if they're improperly filed or prepared. (Some states allow a handwritten or "holographic" will, even without witnesses, most do not, that sort of thing.

 

[316]

I would have liked to but it would look suspicious, I would need witnesses to sign it. I have written what I would like to happen to go with my note when it's time

 

[Sebuet]

Don't own much anyway

 

[helloitsme]

I don't have sufficient assets for it to be worthwhile. In my case, the laws of intestacy will be sufficient to divide up what I own.

I strongly recommend anyone writing a will either do your research or pay for a lawyer. Wills can be disqualified and disregarded in certain cases of mental illness or even if they're improperly filed or prepared. (Some states allow a handwritten or "holographic" will, even without witnesses, most do not, that sort of thing.

interesting. i own an apartment but the mortgage is not fully paid. i worry about the complications that will leave for my family.

 

[ClownMe]

I dont know what the process is for making a will in Australia but ill have to look into it. Ive got a fair bit of money in the bank and i dont want any of my family getting their hands on it once I ctb.

 

[collyzhang]

It won't work for me because no one will even look at it. I hope when I die, I die. The rest of the world should just move on and not a second of grief for me.

 

[Deadlyroses]

Don't need one. I'm single and childless. Because of the intestate succession laws in my state, everything I own will automatically go to my parents, as they are my "next of kin". Which is what I want.

 

[BrokenLine]

I don't really have anything worthwhile to need a will,

 

[PinkSakura]

Tried to, then I realised that I can't afford a will lol

 

[Versailles]

I have nothing to leave as an inheritance, besides the laws of my country are strange, you cannot be cremated if you do CTB

 

[sadpinky]

I decided on voice recording on my phone. I feel like this way if needed they can replay it hearing my voice laugh and just ramble about how much I loved them rather than imagining my voice through a note

 

[ryaan]

yes, i edit it now and then but for the most part it is all set, along with my funeral wishes.

 

[Apricity]

I would have liked to but it would look suspicious, I would need witnesses to sign it. I have written what I would like to happen to go with my note when it's time

You can go to a notary for that

Tried to, then I realised that I can't afford a will lol

Google free wills, they are just as legal.

 

[Marktheghost]

Yes but I couldn't even find 1 person that cared about me enough to witness it, so it's probably not even worth the paper it's written on!

 

[Pluto]

I dont know what the process is for making a will in Australia but ill have to look into it. Ive got a fair bit of money in the bank and i dont want any of my family getting their hands on it once I ctb.

It probably varies by state, but a will needs to be legally watertight to avoid being contested. At least in Vic, everything goes to next of kin (parents, children, whatever) by default if there is no will. To avoid this, it would be worth paying $700 or whatever for a basic Slater and Gordon (or similar) will. I think it can be done online.

 

[Sra_TZ]

It probably varies by state, but a will needs to be legally watertight to avoid being contested. At least in Vic, everything goes to next of kin (parents, children, whatever) by default if there is no will. To avoid this, it would be worth paying $700 or whatever for a basic Slater and Gordon (or similar) will. I think it can be done online.

Thanks a lot for this information. I had some similar queries regarding wills in Australia. I look to avoid the part about everything passing on to "next of kin", so I'll probably opt for the alternative method.
~S

 

[ClownMe]

It probably varies by state, but a will needs to be legally watertight to avoid being contested. At least in Vic, everything goes to next of kin (parents, children, whatever) by default if there is no will. To avoid this, it would be worth paying $700 or whatever for a basic Slater and Gordon (or similar) will. I think it can be done online.

So if I make a will with Slater and Gordon online it can't be contested by my family?

 

[Pluto]

interesting. i own an apartment but the mortgage is not fully paid. i worry about the complications that will leave for my family.

Similar situation here. Not sure if it's the same in your area, but in Australia the debts do get passed on to whomever the estate goes to. I've got enough superannuation that it would cover the remainder, so I've drawn up a document with instructions saying as much. Alternatively, the recipient may need to maintain mortgage repayments (perhaps letting a tenant rent the apartment and cover those costs) or they could sell it and keep the net returns.

Another point that I wanted to mention: doing a legal will at any stage of life (assuming there are any assets to speak of) is perfectly legitimate. It is not only something done by people expecting to pass away soon.

And another point, there are often cheap will kits available at post offices and such; these are not recommended. Going through lawyers is important unless you really know what you're doing.

So if I make a will with Slater and Gordon online it can't be contested by my family?

I'm not an expert and I haven't actually gone through the process, but I would say that it would be vastly harder to contest it if it has been drafted by professionals. Law firms are also in the business of helping people who want to contest wills, so they win either way!

 

[FailureGirl]

Yes I finished it and had it witnessed and signed last month.

 

[A_miStake_of_NATURE]

I own shit!! So no, I haven't. I don't need one

 

[sadpinky]

I own shit!! So no, I haven't. I don't need one

A will goes far beyond your belongings but also what to do with your body and how to handle the issues that arise after in your absence, I would recommend one. My partner didn't leave so much as a not and the amount of stress and anguish that's put on everyone could've been avoided

 

[ItsTimeToExit]

A will goes far beyond your belongings but also what to do with your body and how to handle the issues that arise after in your absence, I would recommend one. My partner didn't leave so much as a not and the amount of stress and anguish that's put on everyone could've been avoided

A small note on the "... what to do with your body ..."

The direction in your Will concerning the disposal of your body only has moral effect; it has no legal effect. In other words, your executors will be under no obligation to follow your direction. However, by putting this in your Will, it is likely that your executors will follow this where possible.

 

[Seiba]

I don't have sufficient assets for it to be worthwhile. In my case, the laws of intestacy will be sufficient to divide up what I own.

I strongly recommend anyone writing a will either do your research or pay for a lawyer. Wills can be disqualified and disregarded in certain cases of mental illness or even if they're improperly filed or prepared. (Some states allow a handwritten or "holographic" will, even without witnesses, most do not, that sort of thing.

Pretty much same case here. Nothing of value to give out in a will.