Basic Will

If your situation is "simple and straightforward", you may decide that it is only those matters shown for one of the "Basic" Will options, set out below, that you desire for your Will.

The options

Basic Will (spouse and children)   The beneficiaries of your estate are your spouse and children.
Basic Will (spouse and children)-reciprocal Wills   Wills for each spouse where the beneficiaries of each estate are the surviving spouse and children.
Basic Will (children only)   The beneficiaries of your estate are your children.
Basic Plus Will (spouse and children)   The beneficiaries of your estate are your spouse and your children and the Will deals with some additional matters.
Basic Plus Will (spouse and children)-reciprocal Wills   Wills for each spouse where the beneficiaries of each estate are the surviving spouse and children.   The Wills deal with some additional matters
Basic Plus Will (children only)   The beneficiaries of your estate are your children and the Will deals with some additional matters

Read about the advantages and disadvantages of choosing "Basic" Wills.

Read the checklist of information requirements.