What is a last will and testament?
It is a legal document setting out how a person's assets should be distributed and who should care for any minor children after their death.
Estate & Legacy Planning
Last Will and Testament
Generate a last will and testament naming an executor and beneficiaries, drafted to meet the witnessing formalities under Australian state succession law.
- Create a simple last will and testament
Create a last will and testament for [Your Name], naming [Executor Name] as executor and leaving [Assets] to [Beneficiary Names], to be signed in accordance with the Succession Act in my state.
- Create a last will and testament including guardianship for minor children
Create a last will and testament for [Your Name], naming [Guardian Name] as guardian for [Child Name(s)] and distributing assets to [Beneficiary Names].
- Create a last will and testament including specific item bequests
Create a last will and testament for [Your Name], leaving specific items such as [Specific Item] to [Beneficiary Name], with the remainder to [Residual Beneficiary].
Last Will and Testament Generator (Australia)
A last will and testament is a legal document setting out how a person's assets should be distributed and who should care for any minor children after their death. This free Australian generator produces simple wills, wills naming a guardian for minor children, and wills including specific item bequests. Each Australian state and territory has its own Succession Act or Wills Act setting out the formal requirements for a valid will, generally including that it be signed in the presence of two independent witnesses, and if a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to that state's intestacy rules rather than their own wishes. It is designed for Australians who want to set out their wishes clearly, though those with complex assets, blended families, or a business should seek legal advice given the risk of a family provision claim. The generator lets you name an executor, beneficiaries, a guardian for minor children if needed, and specific bequests. Use it as a starting point, and have the final will properly signed and witnessed according to your state's requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to write a will in Australia?
Not always for a simple estate, though for complex assets, blended families, or a business, legal advice is strongly recommended given the risk of a family provision claim.
What happens if I die without a will in Australia?
Your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules of your state or territory, which may not reflect your wishes.
Does a will need to be witnessed in Australia?
Yes, each state's Succession Act or Wills Act requires a will to be signed in the presence of two independent witnesses, who are generally not beneficiaries under the will.