Will Kit vs Online Will vs Solicitor — Which Is Right for You?

Once people decide they need a will, the next question is usually: which option actually suits my situation? Here's a straightforward comparison.

Will kits (paper or generic template)

• Best for: extremely simple, low-asset situations with no dependents

• Risk: no guidance on NSW-specific requirements (witnessing rules, execution formalities); a small error can make the whole will invalid

Online Simple Will NSW

• Best for: most straightforward situations — single or married, home and/or super, clear beneficiaries, minor children with an obvious guardian choice

• Benefit: built around NSW law, guided questions reduce the risk of invalidating errors, fast and affordable

Solicitor-drafted Wills

• Best for: complex estates — business ownership, trusts, blended families with competing interests, significant assets, contested family situations

• Benefit: tailored legal advice for genuinely complicated circumstances

A simple way to decide

Ask yourself: is my situation straightforward (clear beneficiaries, no major disputes, no complex assets)? If yes, an online Simple Will is usually the most efficient option. If your situation involves real complexity or conflict, that's when solicitor advice earns its cost.

Conclusion

Most adults in NSW have simpler situations than they assume. Check our FAQ page and see if an online Simple Will is suitable for your needs.