Free will up until 10/09 just in case you don’t live forever. Normal price $160.00.
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Funny considering wills drafted by lawyers can be as cheap as $300.
300 is cheap ?
Sorry if it's been discussed. But partner s will is free as well? Thanks
1 = free
2 = free? I would think so.
Had a draft saved from the last time this was posted. Cheers
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Got me banned from uni.
Nice!
Free, but give us your CC details, just in case …
Ongoing $15 yearly charge after first year free. Go to settings to opt out.
just
in caseyou don’t live foreverUsually when something is "free" it means you are the product. Going by their privacy statement that appears to be the case. Although, the same privacy statement applies if you were to purchase their service too.
Anyone know how this compares to the Slater and Gordon online will service, which is always free?
https://onlinewills.slatergordon.com.au/
same thing - they can use your personal info, give it to third parties, outside Australia, marketing etc…
The name "Public Trustee" is misleading and IMO should be changed.
"While Public Trustees were established by the government to provide this essential estate administration service, they operate under a commercial model."
These so called "Public" Trustees are just greedy private companies looking to make as much profit as they can at expense of your estate. And let's be honest even if they were government run would that make them more trustworthy or reliable? The ATO is government run so are they acting in your best interest? 😜
It's like anything you purchase. You need to research and be aware of what you're getting in to. Personally I wouldn't touch the public trustee with a barge pole but obviously it's only my opinion and the choice is 100% your own.
You need to be confident of who you put your trust when you appoint them to administer your estate and you should not rush writing your will or cheap out on it if you have significant assets to leave to your loved ones.
As for this "free" will offer I agree with previous comments that nothing is ever free so once again be aware and understand what you're buying. Alarm bells ring for me on offers that require me to respond quickly or complete something within a short time. Not sure if this is right but I think I saw a comment you are limited to spending about a1 hour limit to complete the will online. Of course you can prepare ahead of time but why the timer? It's online and nobody is billing you by the hour!
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and have nothing to do with wills, estates or anything related. This is only all my personal opinion and you should do your own research and not take anything I say on faith as accurate or factual. I am in IT and networking more specifically. The Internet is rife with scams dressed up as deals so verify and then when you're sure verify it again!
Good luck!
your disclaimer at the end suggests that you are a lawyer. :) but good right up though. I agree. buyers be aware.
Do we still need pay monthly charges ?
Go to settings under your profile to opt out of yearly charge after the free first year
Just wondering, why can't a beneficiary (if an adult e.g. your partner) be an executor? If I write a will, secure it in a safe place (or hand it to someone else just as a keeper), and give a clue to the beneficiary advising after death contact him/her (who holds your document of will), etc., and take the will from him/her and proceed herself/ himself as executor?
Beneficiary definitely can be executor and trustee (usually spouse first).
But you might want a non-beneficiary to be the executor and trustee, examples :- Beneficiary under-age
- Beneficiaries (multiple), which one? Which of your many children? Spouse vs. adult children? Ex-spouse vs. current spouse. They will all fight unless you designate in writing. Make someone else the executor for ALL beneficiaries.
- Beneficiary can't be trusted (eg. mental illness / drug addict / f-wit), and perhaps you prefer your sibling-executor to control their financial affairs.
- Beneficiary might be a charity you can give your money to (I certainly would not do this!), the executor can divvy up your inheritance as per your wishes. Maybe 50% to family, 50% to charity etc.
etc
etcAlso, you can usually list sequential executors in case they are not able to be carry out their duties (eg. death).
Partner, then adult children, then siblings, then parents etc.underage ones are best served by a trust structure which gives them a salary…. :) Otherwise they will blow it on eneloopz.
Agreed!
@dangerdanger: To be honest once I die, I would only really care about my children, spouse and immediate family in that order. If your children are young, go for trust structure. Otherwise your spouce will get all of it anyways. Otherwise I don't care because I will be ded as the eneloop that I bought in 2017.
@Naigrabzo: Scenario : Your daughter marries a deadbeat, but has mothered 2 beautiful grand children for you.
You and your spouse die in an accident (or just die around the same time). You leave your family home and maybe some money. Perhaps a family business you grew from nothing. You want your grandkids to have a safe house, and school fees paid for, maybe their first house deposit sorted.
You have no will, so your deadbeat son-in-law takes the house and money, and gambles it away. Or blows it all on drugs. He sells the business off for more drugs.
Even if he 'separates' from your daughter, he contests and gets some of your wealth to feed his habit.
Then you wonder what happened because you had no will…
But I think you are like me - you leave nothing to chance and get a will in place. I hope others in this forum also do the same.
PS. Eneloop will outlive both of us. Haha
BTW when you fill out a will, your very personal deets will be on it. All your relatives, significant others etc etc. It's a very private document detailing your wishes in a very organic way. Only give it to someone whom you trust.
free will is an illusion.
I got this deal 30+ years ago
Did anyone have to enter their credit details at the final page? Reading comments on the previous deal earlier this year, some people reported that their card details "needed" to be recorded.
Yep but luckily there are disposable cards from Zip/Revolut/Wise.
Given they took credit card details, do we need to cancel $15 renewal after 1 year?
Yes. In your profile settings. Do it now.
thanks
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Summary:
For most people, you can find easy instructions online for writing a will. You don't need any special forms, or to pay somebody to write it, unless there are special circumstances - like wanting to leave one of your children out.
BUT, the consequences of getting it wrong can be huge, so after you have written your will, had it signed and witnessed, best to get somebody to check everything is kosher.
The bold part is important, as an incorrectly witnessed will can be invalid.
In WA, you can get this done for $50 at Citizens Advice. $160 seems a bit excessive, just for a review. but free is free.