Young, healthy and don't think you need a will? Here's what may happen to your savings, super, HECS debt if you die

The pandemic saw an increase in the number people doing at-home wills, sometimes to their detriment, an expert says. (Photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash)

Few people like to think about their own death, especially if they're young and without any obvious health problems.

However, if you die without leaving a will, a precarious situation arises where government agencies are open to claim your assets and there can be disputes between family members.