Will Checklist

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  • Information about Yourself
  • Your full name.
  • Any former name(s) or alias(es).
  • Address.
  • Age
    For the purposes of tax and investment advice.
  • Marital Status.
    Married/co-habiting/civil partner
  • Children.
    Or step children
  • Value Of Your Property
  • Property
    Any property owned in your sole name, including house, bank accounts, society security, saving certificates, shares, car, etc.
  • House
    Details of any house owned with another in joint names.
  • Bank info
    Details of bank/building society accounts or other property owned with another in joint names.
  • Superannuation benefits
    And whether they are nominated.
  • Insurance policies
    Including whether or not you have instructed the Insurance Company to benefit a particular person on your death.
  • Trust property.
  • Foreign property.
  • Property likely to be inherited.
  • Gift
    Especially if you have made any substantial gifts within the last seven years. This information is needed for Inheritance Tax purposes.
  • Mortgage
    Whether your property mortgaged and whether you have any other substantial debts.
  • Business/Agricultural property.
  • Names of intended Beneficiaries
  • Spouse - full name.
  • Children - names and ages.
  • Others - names/addresses.
  • Details of any gifts you want to make
  • Personal belongings
    Do you want to give any special items to named beneficiaries.
  • Legacies
    Do you want to make gifts of cash to friends or charities.
  • Who is to receive the rest of your property?
  • Other Information
  • Full names and addresses of proposed Executors and Trustees.
  • Names and addresses of any Guardians appointed to look after your children
  • Your wishes with regard to the body and any funeral arrangements.

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Presented by:

Kimberly French

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Who it's for

This Will Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Will essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Will structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use it

How to use this Will Checklist

  • Save Will Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Will (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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