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Wills and

Estate Planning

Your plan and your wishes, for Your Family

What is Estate Planning?

Estate planning is preparing your affairs and the relevant documents to ensure that your loved ones can manage your affairs in the event you become incapacitated or your passing. This provides your loved ones with your direction and guidance to ensure your wishes are upheld regarding your estate and any direction for your care and welfare if you become incapacitated.

 

what is a Will

A will is a legally enforceable document that sets out your wishes and directions for your loved ones in the event of your passing including how you would like your assets distributed, whether you would like any gifts to be given and whether you would like any specific gifts to be made to charities. You can also include directions for the care of any minor children, and any burial or funeral requests.

Benefits of a Legal Will:

who can make a Will?

A Will can be made by anyone aged over 18, as long as they have the mental capacity to understand what they are doing.

A person under 18 can only make a Will if they:

  • are married
  • get a court order to authorise making a Will.

 

should I update my
estate plan or will?

Keeping your Plan up to date ensures that your wishes are followed and your loved ones do not enter prolonged probate.

Your Estate Plan or Will should be updated any time there is a significant change in your life or your wealth, for example, any time you:

What are the options

Legal Will

Cost Effective, Legally Sound Peace of Mind

$660 for Individuals

$880 for Couples

What is included

  • A Legal Will
  • Consultation with an Estate Lawyer
  • Guidance on preparing your Legal Will
  • Your Will stored securely
  • Significant saving for couples
  • Electronic Copy on record

Get your legal will professionally prepared for $660 for individuals or $880 for couples. Our experienced lawyers ensure clarity, legal compliance, and peace of mind. Schedule your consultation to secure your legacy with our expert service.

MyLife Plan

Comprehensive Planning for Larger Estates

$1,100 for Individuals

$1,650 for Couples

What is included

  • A Legal Will
  • Consultation with an Estate Lawyer
  • Guidance on preparing your Legal Will
  • Your Will stored securely
  • Significant saving for couples
  • Electronic Copy on record
  • Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Medical Treatment Decision Maker
  • Advanced Care Directive
  • Statement of Wishes

Secure your future with our comprehensive Estate Planning Service. Expert guidance, personalized solutions, and complete support for your estate needs. Contact us to learn more about our services and start planning today.

DIY Will Kits

Considering a DIY Will Kit?

About DIY Will Kits: DIY Will Kits are a low-cost alternative to professional will preparation services. These kits provide templates that allow individuals to draft their own wills. While they may seem convenient and budget-friendly, it’s important to understand their limitations

Know the risks: generic templates, potential errors, and lack of personalized advice. For peace of mind and legal certainty, professional will preparation is recommended.

Contact us to discuss your situation and planning needs.

can I use an online will kit?

Will kits are an attractive option to save money on planning your estate. They are generally suited to younger people with little wealth and assets who do not own property or a business and wish to leave their assets to immediate family. These Kit’s should still be updated when there are significant changes in your circumstances.

While preparing your Will with an experienced lawyer may be a small investment now, it can save your loved ones the added stress and cost in the future if your Will was not accepted by the court during the probate application. Your estate doesn’t need to be wasted on lawyers and fees and can directly benefit your beneficiaries.

Online or ‘mail in’ will kits are not suitable if you have accumulated wealth and assets such as property, investments, or you run your own business. Complex Estate Plans should be created after a Face-to-Face consultation with an expert Will and Estate Lawyer.

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You have Questions. We have Answers.

Frequently asked questions

Will kits are an attractive option to save money on planning your estate. They are generally suited to younger people with little wealth and assets who do not own property or a business and wish to leave their assets to immediate family. These Kit’s should still be updated when there are significant changes in your circumstances.

 While preparing your Will with an experienced lawyer may be a small investment now, it can save your loved ones the added stress and cost in the future if your Will was not accepted by the court during the probate application. Your estate doesn’t need to be wasted on lawyers and fees and can directly benefit your beneficiaries.

Online or ‘mail in’ will kits are not suitable if you have accumulated wealth and assets such as property, investments, or you run your own business. Complex Estate Plans should be created after a Face-to-Face consultation with an expert Will and Estate Lawyer.

Yes you can appoint more than one person to be your executor in the first instance, and they can jointly carry out their duties in administering your estate. You can also appointment someone in substitution in the case your first executor/s is unable to act for any reason.

It is impossible to avoid your estate being challenged as there is specific legislation which entitles certain people to challenge your estate if they meet the criteria. If you have a concern about your Will being challenged, we can assist in minimising the risk of your Will being challenged in conforming with all requirements and formalities and providing you with specific advice to avoid a challenge. It is important to have your Will prepared by a competent and experienced Will Lawyer as they have experience in preparing effective Wills. If you would like advice about the risk of your estate being challenged and how we can minimise this risk, contact us today to book a consultation with an experienced Wills Lawyer.

Superannuation death benefits do not automatically form part of the estate. Although a provision in a will can be of assistance in indicating a person’s wishes, it is usually not binding on the trustee of a superannuation fund.

New changes should mean a new Will.  Once executed, a Will should not be added to, be pinned or stapled or have a paper clip attached to it, as this may cause your Will to be contested later on. If a Will is to be changed or revoked, it must be correctly done, or there may have disastrous implications. To ensure no complications arise from any changes you wish to make, you should create a whole new Will and destroy the old one. Be sure to keep your Will in a safe place and that your Executor knows where to find it.

This decision is up to the individual. We highly recommend an estate plan that includes an Enduring Power of Attorney, Medical Decision maker, and Advanced care directive. This will give your loved one’s peace of mind, direction and authority to make decisions on your behalf even if you become incapacitated. Taking steps to prepare these documents before they are needed is highly advisable.

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