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Binding Mutual Wills Plus

If you are planning to marry or enter into a de facto partnership and have children from a previous relationship, then you may want to consider creating mutual wills with your new partner. Our Binding Mutual Wills (BMWC) Plus enables you to make specific provisions for your new spouse or partner, whilst ensuring your children from your previous relationship are the ultimate beneficiaries of any property written into the Will.

Mutual Wills are created at the same by both parties and are made binding by a second document—the Binding Wills Contract (BWC). The BWC contains directions about both parties’ individual Wills and prohibits either party from changing or revoking their Will without the consent of the other.

If a party to the BWC dies, both Wills become irrevocable, and the surviving spouse or partner will have a legal obligation to ensure the deceased party’s assets are distributed according to their Mutual Wills. This means the surviving party to the BWC cannot deal with the deceased estate in breach of the contract.

The AussieLegal BMWC Plus service includes legal advice from experienced estate planning lawyers for you and your new spouse or partner. Thus, ensuring that your individual Wills have been thoroughly reviewed and that you both understand and agree to the terms of your BWC.

Before you order, CALL our FREE Helpline at 1300 728 200 to discuss your situation. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. ORDER: Select your State then click “Add to Cart,” verify your order then click “Proceed to Checkout.” Choose your preferred payment option—direct by credit/debit card, thru Xero Invoice, or a pay-later option thru AfterPay.
2. CONFIRM: Check your inbox for the confirmation email and follow the instructions to download the information leaflet and questionnaire.
3. UNDERSTAND: Complete the questionnaire and return it to AussieLegal via email.
4. DRAFTING: AussieLegal will prepare your Binding Will Contract (BWC), including 2 wills, in consultation with you and send the first draft via email.
5. REVIEW: Once you are satisfied with the BWC, we will send copies to two (2) independent law firms for review—one for each party to the contract.
6. ADVICE: Your respective estate planning lawyer will schedule a time with you to discuss your BWC and make further changes to the draft.
7. APPROVAL: If satisfied, your estate planning lawyer will issue a letter of advice, for compliance.

* Each assigned lawyer will allocate a limit of one (1) hour for preparation, independent legal advice through online resources or face-to-face, as well as written advice. Additional fees may apply if more time is required.

For more information about our Time Allocation Policy, please visit our Terms and Conditions page or CALL our FREE Helpline at 1300 728 200 for a quick NO OBLIGATION discussion. You can also email us at enquiries@aussielegal.com.au to schedule a call at your convenience.