Checklist – Standard Will

The information requirements for a Standard Will include:

  • your details;
  • your spouse details;
  • children details;
  • grandchildren details;
  • executor details;
  • substitute executor details;
  • beneficiaries details;
  • guardian (if any) of minor children details; and
  • executor details.

The "details" referred to means -

  • full name
  • relationship to you
  • address
  • occupation
  • date of birth

I will also need to know your wishes regarding:

  • specific gifts you wish to make including a description of the gift and details of the beneficiary;
  • how you wish the residue of your estate distributed; and
  • any alternate distribution of the residue of your estate that you may desire to make.

Any other matters that you wish to consider or discuss with me including:

  • your wishes (if any) concerning disposal of body; and
  • details of your assets and liabilities (including details of insurance and superannuation).