Wills & Estates
We provide our clients with a broad range of assistance regarding Wills, Estates and Succession matters. We offer commercial and considered advice in relation to our clients’ own affairs, as well as their rights, obligations and interests upon the passing of a friend or family member.
How we can help
Estate Planning
We appreciate that it can be unpleasant to think about what will happen to you and your property when you are no longer able to deal with these matters yourself. However, planning for the unexpected is crucial in ensuring that your wishes are carried out, and the people who depend on you are looked after, if or when you pass away or are no longer able to care for yourself. Some of the help we offer includes:
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Preparing Wills
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Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney;
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Preparing Advance Health Directives;
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Offering advice regarding Estate planning and asset protection;
Estate Administration
The passing of a friend or family member is a difficult time for everybody involved, and often the last thing on people’s minds in these circumstances is dealing with their loved one’s personal or financial affairs. The reality however is that, when a person passes away, there are important administrative steps that need to be taken to ensure that their loved one’s affairs are finalised as smoothly and as quickly as possible.
We act for executors, administrators and beneficiaries in the administration of Estates (including obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration if necessary) and work to ensure that all parties are respected throughout the process.
Estate Litigation & Disputes
All families are different, and the passing of a friend or family member can raise complex issues regarding the rights and obligations of a deceased person and the people involved with their Estate.
We act on behalf of clients in a broad range of disputes relating to Estates, and help our clients navigate what can be a confusing and emotional process, by ensuring that their interests are protected at all times and seeking to resolve matters as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
