Wills and Estates
Our firm's extensive experience in the making of Wills and Powers of Attorney to which there is careful and comprehensive review of your assets and consideration of your family needs, which will give you satisfaction in knowing the legal position is covered properly.
The preparation of a Will is by far one of the most important steps taken by people during their lifetime. It requires a worldly experience and understanding of your needs.
Our extensive experience is not only in being able to reflect that, but also when the Will comes into operation, we can provide you with, if you are the Executor or Trustee, full services to ensure the smooth transition, winding up and distribution of estate assets.
It is important when considering your Will, that you have proper extensive legal advice to ensure that your beneficiaries will be protected as far as possible from challenge to the estate under the Administration and Probate Act. We have extensive experience in Part IV claims made by family and other members. We put that experience to preparation of your Will. We offer practical assistance and advice, drawing on the experience we have.
Major services in Wills and Estates
- Wills;
- Testamentary Trusts;
- Review of tax implications;
- Family Trusts;
- Superannuation;
- Life interests and Settled Land Act issues;
- Probate applications;
- Letters of Administration;
- Re-sealing and interstate representation;
- Litigation advice to avoid conflict;
- Family disputes - Part IV claims;
- Private administration of affairs of deceased;
- Succession planning; and
- Powers of Attorney.