Introduction to Will Drafting

This course will cover: 

• the basic components of drafting a will 
• reasons for creating a will 
• key provisions included in a will 
• steps to create a valid will 
• roles of different parties involved in a will 
• types of gifts or dispositions under a will 
• the role of a solicitor in the will creation process 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• understand the basic components of drafting a will 
• understand why someone would create a will 
• understand the key provisions of a will 
• recognise the steps involved in creating a valid will  
• understand the roles of different parties to a will 
• appreciate the different types of gifts or dispositions which can be made under a will 
• explain the role of the solicitor in the process of creating a will 

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

• an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
• an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%. 

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment.