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Having a Will is very important. It ensures the people & causes that matter most in your life are taken care of when you pass away. Without a Will, your estate is distributed according to a legal formula and may mean that your assets are not distributed according to your wishes.

And that's where The Salvation Army’s Community Wills Days can help you to have a legally written Will. 

After taking care of your loved ones, you may also consider leaving a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army to ensure we can continue the good work we do helping people in need, into the future. 

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FAQs:

How does it work?

Generous, local Solicitors assist the community by donating their time & expertise to prepare a Simple Will. A Simple Will, for example, is one that leaves the person’s entire estate to their spouse or to their children, equally, without a trust; does not have overseas investments or beneficiaries; or is not a complicated estate matter. The Solicitor will determine whether your Will is simple, and if not, they will advise you and you may have to pay an additional cost to have it written.

• Your contirbution for a Simple Will is $150 per person or $250 per couple (spouse/defacto), plus online booking fee of $0.50. These proceeds are given to The Salvation Army centre hosting the Wills Day for their social welfare work in the community. 

• Your 30 minute appointment is with a qualified Solicitor who will review your completed Client Information form and ask for any additional information.

• Around 2 -3 weeks later, you will then meet at the Solicitors office, to sign the Will and receive a copy. The Solicitor will arrange this appointment with you directly. 

Can you help with Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardian documents?

The Wills Day cost only covers a Simple Will. However, you can ask the Solicitor you meet with to also prepare these documents for you, at an addtional cost, determined by the solicitor and payable by you directly to the solicitor you meet with. This is optional.

Do I need to bring ID with me?

Yes, please bring proof of identification (Current Drivers licence, passport, etc) and your printed and completed Client Information form availble to download and print here: Client Information Form  

Can I appoint The Salvation Army as the Executor of my estate?

The Salvation Army are unable to be nominated as Executor to your estate. It is best to choose a family member, trusted friend or sometimes, the solicitor may agree to act in this capacity. 

Can I include a gift in Will (bequest) to The Salvation Army?

We would greatly value your consideration to include a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army, however, there is no obligation to do so through this service. If you would like more information about this type of gift in Will, please speak with The Salvation Army representative organising this Wills Day or with the solicitor you meet with at the Wills Day. Gifts in Wills are a valuable way to show your family and friends that generosity and compassion are important to you. To see how gifts in Will can transform lives, please go to these links on our website:  how bequests change lives and change lives with a gift in your Will.

What is the Honoured Friend Community?

By leaving a gift in your Will to The Salvation Army you will be welcomed as an Honoured Friend of The Salvation Army, joining with supporters like yourself, who are committed to ensuring that the kindness and compassion you live by will go on helping others now and in the future. 

Please let us know if you have included The Salvation Army in your Will.  We would like to honour your kindness and generosity, welcoming you as an Honoured Friend. You can receive invitations to special functions, tours and access to many of the programs we run for the Australian community, seeing first hand the work that we can achieve with your support.  

Our Honoured Friend Representatives are passionate about visiting and supporting our Honoured Friends, especially those who can’t get out as much because of age or health. Find out more. 

Thank you for supporting the work of The Salvation Army as together we aim to bring Good into our communities.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us or call 1800 337 082.