Wills & Probate LAW

When it comes to succession planning, many wonder if they can do it themselves by completing a Will kit such as the one you get from the Post Office. A Will kit may be suitable when you have simple and straightforward circumstances. However, a do-it-yourself Will kit may not be adequate when your estate is more complex, for example when you have a share portfolio, self-managed super fund, trust, investments, or when you intend to include or exclude certain beneficiaries.

In addition, a Will has to comply with strict legal requirements to be valid, and if there is any uncertainty in the language of the will, it may need to be determined by the courts. This would mean uncertainty, legal costs and stress for your family and may mean your estate is divided in a way that you had not intended.

Our experienced team of wills and probate lawyers in Perth and Melbourne can help to ensure that your Will, as well as other estate planning documents (such as Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Guardianship), are clear, valid and up-to-date. We would like to understand your circumstances and what you want to achieve, and discuss with you what type of estate planning documents and structures are right for you.

If you are appointed as an executor or estate administration after the death of a loved one and family member, you may also find it daunting to understand, and actually navigate the probate process. Our probate lawyers in Melbourne and Perth, Western Australia will be able to guide and assist you to fulfil your responsibilities under probate laws.

You may need to seek legal advice from estates lawyers in Melbourne on obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration. These documents allow you to manage and distribute the assets of the deceased. It is important to understand the process involved and the legal requirements to ensure that everything is handled properly.

In addition to managing the estate, it is also essential to consider any death benefits that may be available to the family. The estates lawyers can provide guidance and support throughout the process to help you navigate this difficult time.

Our legal services in the area of wills, probate and succession planning include:

• Preparing a new Will or amending to an existing will;
• Preparing a Power of Attorney or Power of Guardianship;
• Advising on other estate planning matters, such as distribution of assets controlled through a trust, private companies or superannuation fund;
• Advising executor(s) and administrator(s) on the administration of the deceased person’s estate;
• Probate application or grant of letters of administration application; and
• Advising executor(s) and beneficiaries in relation to disputes arising in relation to Wills, probate and letters of administration.

We are generally able to offer our legal assistance for a fixed fee. Contact our friendly succession and probate lawyers in Perth or Melbourne to discuss your matter.

If you are seeking legal professional advice from succession lawyers or estate planning lawyers in Perth or Melbourne, look no further! Our team of experienced attorneys is ready to assist you with all of your legal needs. We specialize in managing estates, applying for probate or letters of administration, and resolving disputes.