Should both parents have Wills?

It is important that both parents have Wills, so that there is a clear plan for guardianship of any underage children in case something happens to both parents.

If there is no Will in place when a surviving parent passes away, underage kids can be left in an uncertain situation where it isn't clear who their carer may be. This can also create family conflict if more than one party wants to be a carer. 

Additionally in situations where only one parent writes a Will, if the parent without a Will passes away, they have created a more difficult situation for the surviving parent to deal with their estate.

Without a Will, you cannot obtain probate from the Supreme Court, and will instead need to apply for Letters of Administration, which is a process with more complexity and effort involved.