From www.smsfadviser.com: A recent court case highlighted the essential requirements for a valid will, emphasising that informal documents can sometimes be recognized as testamentary if the deceased’s intent is proven.

In the Peek v. Wheatley case, an iPhone note titled “the last will of Colin L Peek” was deemed invalid as the court determined it did not fulfill formal legal requirements.

Despite instances of courts accepting unconventional testamentary documents in the past, this case underscored the importance of adhering to statutory mandates for lawful wills to avoid significant legal complications.