Making a will in Oz - how much?
Jun 29th 2004, 6:24 am
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Making a will in Oz - how much?
We will need to make a will when we get to Oz and I was wondering what is the cost of this, has anyone had one done?
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Jun 29th 2004, 6:36 am
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Re: Making a will in Oz - how much?
Originally posted by scrawni
We will need to make a will when we get to Oz and I was wondering what is the cost of this, has anyone had one done?
Mandy
We will need to make a will when we get to Oz and I was wondering what is the cost of this, has anyone had one done?
Mandy
We've just been quoted $100 + GST each for relatively simple ones, by our lawyers in Melbourne.
Hope that helps.
Anya.
Jun 29th 2004, 6:45 am
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I was quoted $140 recently, but decided to do it myself 
I'll get around to it "One Day"
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Jun 29th 2004, 7:33 am
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Re: Making a will in Oz - how much?
Originally posted by scrawni
We will need to make a will when we get to Oz and I was wondering what is the cost of this, has anyone had one done?
Mandy
We will need to make a will when we get to Oz and I was wondering what is the cost of this, has anyone had one done?
Mandy
Jun 29th 2004, 8:09 am
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Did our own on forms from the newsagent, cost about $20. I guess thats only OK if your wills are quite straightforward, we have no kids and few assets so it was really easy.
Jun 29th 2004, 9:37 am
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Considering you can get a lawyer made will for AUD100-200 in most circumstances, it seems sensible to me to pay extra to know it's done correctly.
Even though UK wills are not invalidated by moving to Australia (to my knowledge), a significant change in life circumstances like migration normally warrants a new will.
Those with children ought to think about what guardianship arrangements they would like to have if they were to die suddenly - especially if previous arrangements were made in the UK before migration was contemplated.
Jeremy
Even though UK wills are not invalidated by moving to Australia (to my knowledge), a significant change in life circumstances like migration normally warrants a new will.
Those with children ought to think about what guardianship arrangements they would like to have if they were to die suddenly - especially if previous arrangements were made in the UK before migration was contemplated.
Jeremy
Originally posted by Pollyana
Did our own on forms from the newsagent, cost about $20. I guess thats only OK if your wills are quite straightforward, we have no kids and few assets so it was really easy.
Did our own on forms from the newsagent, cost about $20. I guess thats only OK if your wills are quite straightforward, we have no kids and few assets so it was really easy.
