Major life changes often mean your estate plan should be reviewed to match your current circumstances and intentions. A will that made sense years ago may no longer reflect your family, assets, or priorities.
Common times to update
- Marriage or entering a de facto relationship
- Separation or divorce
- Having children
- Buying or selling property
- Changes to business interests
- Significant changes in assets or debts
- A change in executor suitability (health, age, reliability)
Why reviews matter (even when intentions haven’t changed)
Even if you want the same overall outcome, changes to asset ownership (joint names, trusts, super nominations) can affect how your estate is administered. A review can help ensure your plan matches real-world ownership and practical steps.