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Real-world example

Did you know that your estate doesn’t always automatically pass to your spouse?

Mary and Paul were married and had a daughter, Sally. However, due to family disagreements, Sally was estranged from her parents for many years.

When Paul died without a Will, instead of the entire estate passing to Mary, a portion was given to Sally, even though Mary maintained Paul would have wanted the estate to go entirely to her.

If you die without a Will, Queensland Intestacy Laws require Queensland Public Trustee to administer the estate and to use a formula for distributing assets which may include children, in addition to a spouse.

• Find out more about Wills and the importance of having one