Introduction

Hi there! Let's start with your Will.
Fast - takes less than 10 minutes
Free - absolutely no cost
Easy - simply print and sign with two witnesses

And that's it! Follow the instructions provided and you'll have a legal Will from Australia's most trusted end-of-life services site.

Why you should leave a gift for Expression Australia in your Will

A gift in your Will could help us to empower the Deaf and hard of hearing community through equal opportunities & access in all aspects of life.
Your gift will make a difference through the following goals:
Raising awareness of the barriers faced by people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
Ensuring that everyone has the right to access to information in Auslan and with interpreters, captions, and translations.
Supporting initatives that positively impact the lives of people who are Deaf and hard of hearing such as Expression Deaf Grants.

Section One: About You

This section asks questions about you such as:

• Your full name, including any middle names
• Date of birth
• Address
• Phone number - this is optional
• Gender

It will ask about:

• Your relationship status and your partner's name
• Your children and their names & dates of birth
• Your pets and their names.

You will also be asked to nominate guardians for your children and pets.

Section Two: Executors

This section will ask you to appoint someone as an executor of your Will. You can nominate up to three people as executors. This is important because if the first named executor is unable to perform their duty of carrying out your Will, then the next available executor nominated by you can then do the duty.

It also includes information about the roles of an executor and guidance on who makes an appropriate executor.

Section Three: Estate

This section will ask you about what you currently own - altogether this is called your 'Estate'.

Your 'residual estate' is everything you own when you pass away, after any money you owe has been paid, and any specific gifts in your Will have been gifted (specific gifts are covered in the next section).

Section Four: Gifts

This section will ask you if you would like a specific gift in your Will - a set dollar amount, a specific item, or a collection of items. For example, you could leave $10,000, a car, or a record collection.

Again, if you choose to leave a specific gift, this will be gifted first before your residual estate is gifted in your chosen percentages to your nominated beneficiaries.

You will be asked to write a description of the item and the name of the person or organisation who should receive it. You will also be given the option to leave a personal message.

Section Five: Funeral Wishes

This section will give you the opportunity to share your funeral wishes if you choose. You can share what kind of funeral you would like, where you would your final resting place to be, and any other wishes or preferences such as your preferred Auslan interpreters.

You can also request three quotes from local funeral directors in case you would like to pre-plan your funeral.

Section Six: Thank You

This is the final section, where you will be asked if you would like to share your personal information with the charities or non-profits that were included in your Will.

This section also explains why sharing your information is helpful to the causes you care about.

Conclusion

When you have completed all areas of your Will online, you will be given an overview where you can check and edit your previous responses.

You will also be given the option to book a free consultation with the legal team at Gathered Here to learn more about a bespoke Will if you feel the online Will is not a good fit for you and your situation.

Ready to create your Will?

Are online Wills legal?

Yes, when completed properly. If you are using Gathered Here to write your Will online, make sure you follow the instructions carefully and fill in the sections to reflect your wishes.

Once you're done, print your Will single-sided on normal white paper and sign it in front of two people. These two people are called witnesses. You don't need any one special to do this - anyone over the age of 18 of a sound mind will do.

Why you should write a Will

Everyone 18 years of age and older should have a Will, no matter how much they own or how simple they think dividing their estate will be.

Having a Will isn't just about giving your money and possessions to people or charities you care most about. It also makes things much easier for your loved oned when you die.

There's a surprising amount of admin involved when someone dies, which can be stressful and confusing for grieving families. Having an updated Will will clear some of that confusion.

What are the benefits of an online Will?

There are a lot of benefits to writing an online Will, including low costs, the convenience, and the quick turnaround time for getting a final, legal document.

Cost: Online Wills are much more affordable than working with a solicitor to write one. Gathered Here offers online Wills for free so anyone can write one regardless of income. Without online Wills, many people would be priced out of estate planning.

When is an online Will not suitable for you?

Online Wills aren't suitable for everyone. If any of these apply to you, it may be better to consider seeking expert estate-planning advice:

• You have an extensive estate
• You have a family trust
• You own a business
• You have a self-managed super fund
• You have overseas assets
• Your wishes are complex

• You have a dependent adult child
• You have a blended family
• You are cutting out a spouse, child, step-child, or other person who is financially dependent on you
• You believe there may be a high chance your Will is contested