Changing or Revoking a Will

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Need to Update or Cancel Your Will? Here’s How to Do It Legally

Life changes quickly, and your will should keep up. Major events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or the purchase of property can all affect how your assets should be distributed. Making a small handwritten note or verbal change is not enough to update a will legally.

A lawyer can help you change your will correctly through a new document or a formal codicil, ensuring it reflects your current wishes and meets all witnessing and signing requirements. If you wish to revoke an old will entirely, your lawyer can ensure it is cancelled properly and replaced with a valid new one.

Law Tram connects you with experienced lawyers who can update or revoke your will quickly, securely, and in compliance with Australian law.

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Confidential and Secure Questionnaire

Start by completing our secure online questionnaire. This step allows you to provide essential details about your existing will and the updates you want to make.

Confidential Legal Summary

Law Tram’s advanced technology generates a confidential legal summary of your matter while keeping your personal and identifying details private.

Review by Licensed Australian Lawyers

Your confidential legal summary is shared with our network of vetted lawyers who review your case to determine how they can assist.

Connect with a Lawyer

If a lawyer believes they can help, they will initiate a chat with you through the Law Tram platform. Your contact details remain private unless you choose to share them.

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What Others Are Saying

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I remarried recently and didn’t realise my old will was no longer valid. The lawyer created a new one that covered everything properly.

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I needed to remove an ex-partner from my will. The lawyer handled it quickly and made sure my new will was watertight.

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The lawyer reviewed my existing will and explained which parts I could update without rewriting the whole document.

Legal Information Only – Not a Substitute for Advice

This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Changing or revoking a will must follow formal legal requirements to remain valid. You should seek advice from an Australian Legal Practitioner before taking or delaying any action.
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Law Tram’s Wills and Powers of Attorney Consultation offers a secure, efficient, and supportive way to connect with expert legal help. Whether you need to update your will or replace it entirely, our platform ensures you receive tailored advice from qualified lawyers.

Start your free, confidential consultation today. Please note that Law Tram does not assist in finding legal aid lawyers. If you are seeking legal aid, visit our dedicated legal aid page for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but changes must be made through a new will or a formal codicil. Handwritten notes or verbal instructions are not valid.
Yes, in most states marriage automatically revokes a will, and divorce can affect how some clauses apply.
A codicil is a short legal document that amends parts of your existing will without replacing it entirely.
You can revoke it by destroying the original or by signing a new will that clearly states the old one is revoked.
Yes. It helps avoid confusion later, especially if key roles or beneficiaries have changed.
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