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FACT SHEET: Writing a Will |

FACT SHEET: Writing a Will

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To have a valid will, you must:

An executor is the person you appoint to be in charge of carrying out your wishes in the will. You can have two executors if you wish.

If your wishes are relatively simple - for example you wish to leave a few set items to named people and the rest (the residue) of your estate to a partner, you may be able to write your will without legal assistance. You can do this by:

If your financial affairs are more complicated or you own anything valuable you should consult a lawyer and get them to draw the will up for you.