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How to Convince Your Partner to Make Their Will
Every relationship has a planner. You keep an eye on the bills, book the holidays, and remember whose turn it is to renew the rego. Talking about Wills often falls to you as well—and sometimes you’re met with a shrug or a promise to “get to it soon.” Use these steps to turn a tricky conversation into a calm, caring plan you can work through together.
1. Understand why they’re putting it off
Most partners who delay making a Will aren’t avoiding responsibility—they’re dodging the topic. Common roadblocks include:
- “I’m too young to worry about that.”
- “You’ll get everything anyway.”
- “Legal paperwork is confusing.”
- “I don’t want to think about worst-case scenarios.”
Knowing the hesitation lets you approach the discussion with empathy instead of pressure. Reassure them that making a Will is quick, future-focused, and designed to protect both of you—not to invite doom and gloom.
2. Lead by example and show the process
Complete your own Will first so you can demonstrate how smooth it is. Will Hero guides you through each step, keeps the language clear, and shows exactly how your estate flows with our Visual Will feature. When your partner sees:
- how little time it takes to finish;
- how easy it is to preview specific gifts or backup plans; and
- how reassuring it feels to tick it off,
they’re more likely to follow your lead. Once you’re done, send them the built-in 50% partner invite so they can finish theirs at half price. Need a refresher on our process? Share the How It Works overview so they can see every step before they start.
While you’re building, open the Visual Will preview or run a quick Scenario Testing simulation so they can literally watch the estate adjust in real time—seeing really is believing.
3. Frame it as an act of love
A Will is about protecting life as it is today. It keeps your partner out of lengthy court processes, makes sure dependants are cared for, and prevents disagreements among family members.
“A Will is one of the most caring things you can do for the people you love most.”
Shift the conversation from “planning for death” to “looking after each other, whatever happens.”
4. Make it something you finish together
Turn Will-making into a “grown-up planning night.” Pour a cup of tea, open the laptops, and complete each step side by side. You’ll cover:
- who you trust as executor;
- how savings, super, and sentimental items should be distributed; and
- guardianship plans for children or pets.
Couples often discover they already agree on the big decisions—the exercise simply writes those decisions down so they’re legally recognised.
5. Highlight the practical benefits for both of you
Mirrored or coordinated Wills keep your wishes aligned. They:
- prevent conflicting instructions that confuse executors;
- make it easier to manage joint assets or blended family arrangements; and
- ensure both documents nominate the same backup guardians or beneficiaries.
It’s the ultimate “we’ve got this” move for household planning.
Remember, mirrored Wills aren’t locked; each partner can still update their own document independently whenever life changes.
6. Bust the myths gently but clearly
- “My partner will automatically inherit everything.” Intestacy rules don’t always give 100% to a spouse—especially when there are children from previous relationships, business interests, or significant super balances.
- “It’s too hard or too expensive.” Will Hero lets you create a legally valid Will at home for a fraction of traditional fees, with optional lawyer review if you need extra help.
- “We’ll get around to it later.” Life admin rarely gets easier. Finishing today means years of peace of mind and the freedom to update any time circumstances change.
7. Show how easy it is to start
After you finish your own Will, send the partner invite directly from your Will Hero dashboard. Pair it with a simple message:
“I just completed mine with Will Hero—it took 15 minutes. Ready for me to send you the 50% partner invite so we can tick yours off too?”
Seeing how approachable the process is removes the fear of the unknown and turns the task into a quick win.
- They receive the 50% partner discount automatically.
- The invite opens the same guided questionnaire you just completed.
- They can request a lawyer review or add extras (like Power of Attorney) when they’re ready.
8. Keep the conversation going (and the plan updated)
Wills aren’t a one-time job. Revisit them after major milestones like purchasing property, welcoming a child, or changing jobs. Will Hero’s guided updates and Scenario Testing make it simple to adjust beneficiaries, executors, or contingency plans in minutes.
Why Couples Choose Will Hero
- Partner-friendly savings: Once the first Will is purchased, you’ll unlock a 50% partner code so your spouse can complete theirs with matching guidance and mirrored prompts.
- Visual clarity before you sign: Visual Will and Scenario Testing let both of you see exactly how your estate flows in real-world “what if” situations.
- Legal confidence without the overwhelm: Every Will is tailored to your home state, with optional lawyer review and local signing instructions to keep the paperwork 100% valid.
- Transparent pricing from day one: Everything is pay-as-you-go—share the Pricing breakdown so both of you know exactly what’s included before you start.
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Read more →Yes. Each partner signs their own Will. You can mirror your wishes so they align, but the documents remain independent legal instruments.
Jointly held assets usually pass to the surviving owner, but a Will still controls assets held in one name, superannuation nominations, life insurance benefits, and personal items. Without a Will, state-based intestacy formulas apply instead of your wishes.
Absolutely. Most couples appoint each other as executor and primary beneficiary, then name backups in case something happens to both of you together. Will Hero prompts you to add sensible alternates so your plan always has someone in place.
Each partner answers tailored questions, can preview their estate flow with Visual Will, and can invite the other with a built-in 50% discount. Updates are stored securely so you can revisit the plan whenever life changes.
No. You can complete yours first, then invite your partner whenever they’re ready. Each Will is a separate legal document, so either of you can start, pause, or update independently at any time.
Yes. Log back into Will Hero any time to make changes. When you generate a fresh version, sign and witness it together so the updated Will takes legal effect.
Ready to get moving? Start your Will online today with Will Hero and invite your partner for their discounted copy as soon as you’re done. If you’d like to talk it through first, call us on 1800 136 069 and we’ll walk you through the platform step by step.
John Ryan
Co-Founder & Estate Planning Advocate at Will Hero
John Ryan is a Co-Founder & Estate Planning Advocate at Will Hero. With a passion for making estate planning accessible to all Australians, John is helping simplify the Will process by building a visual-first, AI-assisted estate planning platform built on templates drafted by a panel of Wills and Estates specialists.
Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and does not constitute personalised legal advice.
