About

Plan for your future and protect the people you care about, while helping support the work of the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Through our Community Wills Day, experienced solicitors from Mellor Olsson have generously donated their time to provide simple Will appointments at a significantly reduced rate of $200 for individuals and $280 for couples (normally valued between $600–$1,000). All proceeds from this initiative go directly to supporting the vital work of the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Important Information

How to prepare for your appointment

1. Download and complete the Client Information Form. 
2. Attend your appointment at the at the scheduled time and bring:

• Your completed Client Information Form
• Photo ID
• Your original current Will (if you would like to update it).

3. Your solicitor will review your information, confirm your wishes, and discuss any questions you may have.

After your appointment, you will receive a letter of engagement from Mellor Olsson confirming your instructions, followed by a draft copy of your Will. You will then need to attend a Mellor Olsson office within four weeks to sign and have your Will legally witnessed. Mellor Olsson will securely store your Will at no additional cost. We recommend booking this follow-up appointment during your initial session.

Your solicitor

Your appointment will be with a qualified and independent solicitor from Mellor Olsson. Mellor Olsson are giving their time for free and all proceeds from this event are supporting the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation. All discussion between you and your solicitor is confidential. 

About Simple Wills

A Simple Will is usually appropriate for people who have typical assets such as a bank account, a property, or superannuation; a simple family structure such as one spouse and children, or people who are single and childfree; and a reasonably small list of people who they would like to include as beneficiaries. A simple Will entails:

• appointing executors to deal with the administration of the estate,
• perhaps the appointment of a guardian for children,
• no more than one or two simple gifts
• setting out who the residue will pass to, and if that person or those people have died, then substitute beneficiaries.

If your circumstances are complex (see below) and a Simple Will does not meet your needs, or if you require additional services such as a Power of Attorney or Advanced Care Directive, your solicitor will discuss these options with you at your appointment.

About Complex Wills

If you have a family trust, a blended family or you own a business, you may need a Complex Will.  In this case, your solicitor will be happy to discuss your situation at an appointment and will provide you with a quote on how much extra this will be, taking into account your initial contribution to the WCH Foundation.

Leaving a gift in my Will to the WCH Foundation

The WCH Foundation are so grateful to supporters who choose to leave a gift in their Will. Even a small percentage of your estate can make a huge difference and all gifts in Wills are gratefully received, but of course there is no obligation to do so. If you'd like to learn more about supporting our work with a gift in your Will visit wchfoundation.org.au/bequests or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Thank you for supporting the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation and being part of our Community Wills Day. If you have any questions we warmly invite you to get in touch by phoning 08 8464 7900 or emailing bequests@wchfoundation.org.au. 

Warm regards,

Donna Montes and Penny Haltis 
Gifts In WIlls Team, Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation

Tel: 08 8464 7900
Email: bequests@wchfoundation.org.au
wchfoundation.org.au/bequests

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WCH Foundation Office
55 King William Rd, NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006

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