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Why Estate Planning Matters
• Maintain control over how your estate is handled
• Protect vulnerable family members
• Avoid legal disputes or contested wills
• Minimise costs and reduce stress on your family
• Ensure business interests or trusts are passed on properly
Preparing Your Will and Essential Documents
A valid will is the foundation of any estate plan. Without one, your assets may not be distributed according to your wishes. Our team will guide you through every step to ensure your documents are legally sound and clearly written.
We help clients:
• Create a will that reflects their wishes and family circumstances
• Appoint executors and guardians
• Structure bequests and asset distribution
• Avoid common drafting mistakes that lead to disputes
Additional Documents for Life Planning
Estate planning involves more than just writing a will. We also prepare:
• Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) – appoints someone to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so
• Enduring Guardianship (EG) – allows someone to make medical and lifestyle decisions on your behalf
• Testamentary Trusts – provide ongoing asset protection and tax planning options for beneficiaries
Probate and Estate Administration
When someone passes away, their estate must be legally finalised. This often involves applying for probate, managing assets, and ensuring that everything is distributed according to the will. Our wills and probate lawyers help executors understand their responsibilities and complete the process correctly.
Applying for probate can involve legal documents, court applications, and communication with banks or other institutions. A wills and probate lawyer ensures this is handled efficiently, so delays and disputes are avoided. If someone dies without a valid will, we guide families through letters of administration and estate distribution under intestacy laws.
We also assist with contested estates. Disagreements between beneficiaries or challenges to a will can cause stress and confusion. In these situations, our wills and probate solicitors provide advice and help resolve the issue with minimal disruption to the family.
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