Create a Will That Protects the People You Love

A professionally prepared Will gives you certainty, protects your family, and ensures your wishes are carried out when you're gone.

Creating a Will is one of the most important things you can do for your family. A carefully prepared Will allows you to decide who inherits your estate, who administers your affairs, and who will care for your children if they are still under 18.

At Sun Wills & Estates, we help Queensland families create Wills that are tailored to their circumstances and designed to form part of a complete estate plan.

Is a Will Right for You?

✔ Allows you to decide who receives your estate

✔ Lets you appoint trusted executors

✔ Allows you to appoint guardians for children under 18

✔ Reduces uncertainty for your loved ones

✔ Forms the foundation of a complete estate plan

Giving Your Family Clarity and Confidence

A Will is a legal document that sets out what you would like to happen after your death.

It allows you to decide who will receive your assets, who will administer your estate, and, if you have children under 18, who you would like to care for them.

Without a valid Will, Queensland law determines how your estate is distributed. Those rules may not reflect your wishes or your family's circumstances.

A professionally prepared Will gives you confidence that your estate will be managed according to your instructions while helping reduce stress and uncertainty for the people you leave behind.

A Will only takes effect after your death

If you become unable to make decisions during your lifetime because of illness or injury, your Will does not allow anyone to act on your behalf.

That is why many Queensland families also prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Directive as part of a complete estate plan.

Common Questions

What is a Will?

A Will is a legal document that records your wishes for what should happen after your death.

It allows you to choose who inherits your assets, appoint executors to administer your estate, and nominate guardians for your children if they are under 18.

A properly prepared Will provides clear instructions that help your loved ones administer your estate with greater certainty.

What happens if I die without a Will?

If you die without a valid Will, you are said to have died intestate.

Your estate is distributed according to Queensland legislation rather than your personal wishes.

The people administering your estate may also be different from those you would have chosen, and the process can become more complicated and stressful for your family.

Who should I appoint as my executor?

Your executor is responsible for administering your estate after your death.

Many people appoint a spouse, adult child, sibling, trusted friend, or professional executor.

The right person should be organised, trustworthy, and willing to carry out the responsibilities involved.

Does my Will cover my superannuation?

Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate.

Whether your super is distributed through your Will depends on your superannuation fund rules and whether you have a valid Binding Death Benefit Nomination directing your super to your estate.

Estate planning should consider both your Will and your superannuation together.

Is a DIY or online Will enough?

Online Wills are often prepared without legal advice and may not properly address your family's circumstances.

A professionally prepared Will can identify issues that standard templates cannot, including blended families, business ownership, superannuation planning, testamentary discretionary trusts, and asset protection strategies.

Why is having a Will important?

A Will gives you control over what happens to your estate.

Without one, your estate will generally be distributed according to Queensland's intestacy laws, which may produce an outcome you would not have chosen.

A Will also helps minimise uncertainty, reduces the likelihood of family disputes, and ensures the people you trust are responsible for administering your estate.

Who should make a Will?

Every adult should consider having a Will.

It becomes particularly important if you:

own property
have children
are married or in a de facto relationship
own a business
have superannuation or investments
wish to leave gifts to particular people or charities
have blended family circumstances

Can I appoint guardians for my children?

Yes.

If your children are under 18, your Will allows you to express who you would like to care for them if both parents die.

When should I update my Will?

You should review your Will whenever significant life events occur, including:

getting married
separating or divorcing
having children
buying or selling major assets
starting or selling a business
receiving an inheritance
changes to your family relationships
moving interstate or overseas

Even without major changes, reviewing your Will and seeking updated legal advice every few years is a sensible step.

Is a Will enough on its own?

A Will is only one part of a complete estate plan.

A complete estate plan may also include:

an Enduring Power of Attorney
an Advance Health Directive
Binding Death Benefit Nominations
a Letter of Wishes
testamentary discretionary trusts where appropriate

Together, these documents provide protection during your lifetime and certainty after your death.

Common Mistakes

Common Mistakes People Make With Their Will

Many problems arise because people assume their Will will automatically deal with every situation.

Some of the most common mistakes include:

relying on an outdated Will
assuming superannuation automatically forms part of the estate
choosing unsuitable executors
forgetting to plan for young children
overlooking blended family issues
using an online template without considering their individual circumstances

A carefully prepared estate plan helps reduce these risks and provides greater certainty for your loved ones.

Why Choose Sun Wills & Estates?

Estate Planning Designed for Queensland Families

Estate planning is about more than preparing legal documents.

We take the time to understand your family, your assets, and what matters most to you, then prepare an estate plan designed to achieve your goals.

As a Queensland estate planning law firm, we focus exclusively on this area of law. Our consultations are conducted online, allowing families across Queensland to access legal advice and gold-standard estate plan documents from wherever they are.

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