Contents of Basic Plus

An outline of the contents of the Basic Plus Will is that it contains the same content as the Basic Will (spouse and children) or Basic Will (children) with the following additional matters being able to be included if you wish:

  • provisions concerning disposal of body;
  • nomination of sustitute executor;
  • extended powers for the executor beyond those of the statutory powers;
  • to make specific gifts of cash or personal property to specified persons.  The residuary estate (that which is left over after specific gifts) to the spouse or children as in the Basic Will options;
  • provision for an alternate distribution of residue to relatives in the event of there being no spouse, children or grandchildren to inherit; and
  • provision for the appointment of a guardian for children who are minors.