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I only have superannuation, so why should I make a will?

May 19, 2021 By Morgan Couzens Legal

There is a very simple answer to this question: because the short time it takes you to make a Will could save your family hours of work, associated cost and lengthy delays. Here’s why: 

  1. If there is dispute over who should receive the superannuation, it can help to give a copy of the Will to the superannuation trustee. The issue may be resolved more speedily as the Will gives the trustee clear notice of your wishes. 
  2. Sometimes the superannuation trustee will decide to pay the money to the estate of the deceased. If there is no Will, your family members may be forced to apply to a Court for letters of administration just to claim the superannuation. 
  3. There can be life insurance policies taken out and paid as part of a superannuation policy. There may be conditions upon payment under that policy. For example, in some situations before payment is made medical records may be required to establish cause of death. It is much easier for your executor to use your Will to obtain access to what is needed than to apply first for letters of administration and then to obtain those records. 
  4. Finally, if your spouse dies with you or soon after you, then other family members may be claiming your superannuation. The superannuation trustee will want to consider who may be financially dependant upon you. A clear, simple Will makes it clear who you believe that you have an obligation to provide for and can assist your family members 

If you would like to make a Will, please get in touch with one of our offices to make an appointment.

MORGAN COUZENS LEGAL

 

 

For other reasons why a Will is important regardless of the assets you have, please refer to our blog here:

Answering the most common myth about Wills – “I don’t have enough to make a Will”

 

 


The information provided in this blog is produced for guidance purposes only and is not legal advice. The information contained in this blog is based on the current state of the law at the time of writing. The law may have changed since this blog was written.
Morgan Couzens Legal does not accept liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content of this or any blog produced by Morgan Couzens Legal. Liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
Legal advice should be sought for your individual circumstances. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, please contact us by telephone on (03) 5722 4681.

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