What's happening?
Life circumstances change, and a will prepared years ago may no longer reflect your current wishes, relationships or assets. Common triggers for review include marriage, separation, the birth of children or grandchildren, the death of a beneficiary or executor, or a significant change in your financial position.
What could it mean for me?
- Marriage generally revokes an earlier will unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage
- Separation or divorce may affect provisions in favour of a former spouse or partner
- An outdated executor or trustee appointment can create practical complications
- Failing to update a will can result in an outcome that no longer matches your wishes
What are my options?
- Prepare a new will rather than relying on informal amendments
- Review beneficiary and executor appointments periodically
- Update your will after major life events such as marriage, separation or a new child
What happens next?
- We review your existing will and discuss what has changed
- We advise on whether updates or a new will are appropriate
- A revised will is drafted for your review
- The updated will is signed, witnessed and stored safely
How can MGE Lawyers help?
We review existing wills and advise on whether an update is needed, explaining the effect of any change in your circumstances on your current arrangements.
Where a new will is the better option, we prepare it and make sure earlier wills are properly revoked to avoid confusion.