Yes everybody should have a will. If you die without a will, you die intestate. This means you have no control over how your estate is distributed. Your estate will be distributed according to intestacy provisions in the Succession Act 2006 in New South Wales. If you die intestate, it can cause your family to have to incur costs by making an application to the Supreme Court to finalise your estate and results in avoidable distress for your family to resolve your financial affairs following your death.