Wills: the basics
What the lawyer review covers
A qualified lawyer reads your plan and draft will, asks you about anything unclear, and approves the final wording before you sign it.
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Wills.ng helps you prepare your will, but a qualified lawyer reviews it before it is ready to sign. The lawyer checks that the will reflects your instructions, flags anything that needs advice, and approves the final version you print and sign.
What the lawyer looks at
The reviewing lawyer checks that the draft reflects what you have told us and that it is clear. They look out for things that commonly cause problems, such as:
- Gifts that may fail or conflict with each other
- Property that may not pass under a will, such as jointly owned property
- Missing substitutes for executors or beneficiaries
- Customary, religious or family circumstances that need careful wording
What happens next
Once the lawyer approves your will, you receive the Execution Copy. You choose how to sign: print it yourself, have a Will Pack printed and delivered, or sign at a partner lawyer's office.
Key points
- A qualified lawyer reviews your will before you sign.
- They may ask you questions to get the wording right.
- You still sign it yourself, on paper, with witnesses.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the lawyer's questions unanswered, which delays your will.
Questions people ask
- Will I be able to talk to the lawyer?
- The lawyer can send you questions through your account, and you reply there. If your situation needs more detailed advice, they will tell you.
- Does the lawyer keep my will?
- No. You keep the signed original yourself, or choose safe custody or Probate Registry lodgement where available.
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Last updated 24 September 2026.