Writing a Will - Frequently Asked Questions

    1.Are online Wills legal?

Absolutely! As long as the online Will is completed accurately, then printed and signed in line with the instructions provided, it is a valid Will.

There are some other requirements, including that the Will-writer must be of sound mind and under no duress, but all of the requirements are the same as a traditional Will.

    2. Who writes online Wills?

So far, around 30,000 online Wills have been written via EveryWill, by people of every age and from every state.

The average age of Will-writers is 49, but the youngest Will-writer was 18 and the oldest was 101. Writing a Will is important for everyone - no matter your age, income, or family structure.

3.  How is everywill different from other online digital Will providers?

5. How important are gifts pledged in Wills?

Gifts in Wills are one of the most important sources of revenue for charities and nonprofits in Australia. Currently, around a quarter of all charity revenue comes from gifts in Wills.

Without gifts pledged in Wills, many charities wouldn’t be able to survive or would have to severely scale back the work they do.

6. Can I still provide for my family if I pledge a gift to charity?

Absolutely! Most gifts in Wills are given as a percentage of the person’s estate.

So, a person may pledge 5% or 10% of their estate. Even a gift of 1% could make a huge difference to a cause you care about, while still allowing you to provide financially for your family.

7. Who are online Wills suitable for?

Online Wills are most suitable for people with fairly straight-forward estate wishes. For example, if you have multiple properties or overseas investments, we suggest seeking legal advice.

8. If I pledge a gift to Neuroblastoma Australia, will 100% of the gift go to them?

Yes. everywill does not take a cut from any gifts pledged in Wills.