Areas of Specialty :: WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Wills
Planning for the future is important. A will is a legal document that allows you to determine exactly who will receive your assets after you die and who will carry out the role of administering your estate.

Will preparation can be as simple or as complex as you wish. Off-the-shelf will kits are often inadequate. We design a will that is unique to each client, and take great care to ensure all wills are executed with the greatest of care and stored in fire-proof surroundings.

No matter how big or small your estate may be, making a valid will is important. It can save needless time and expense and problems for your family after your death.

Another aspect of estate planning that should be considered by people of all ages is the use of an Enduring Power of Attorney. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint a person or persons to look after your affairs in the event that you become incapable of doing so.

Estate Administration
When someone dies, the administration of their estate can be a daunting and often time-consuming job for an executor, who is most often one of the grieving relatives. Most people turn to their solicitor for assistance.

A solicitor can help notify authorities, apply to Court of a Grant of Probate, liaise with financial institutions and share registries, assist with payment of bills, construe the validity and meaning of a will, transfer land and businesses, defend and make family provision applications, assist with keeping financial records and make distributions of assets in accordance with the terms of the will.

Our firm is very experienced in estate administration and can ensure the smooth and efficient administration of an estate. There is no need for estates to drag on for years.

We also offer a fire-proof, “safe custody” system for your important documents free of charge.

If you would like more information, or you would like to make an appointment, please phone or e-mail one of our team.