Wills & Estates

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Let our experienced team get your affairs in order and safeguard your estate

We can assist you with the preparation of your Will. So you can have peace of mind and rest assure your assets will be in the right hands if something happens to you. If you would like to get started on your Will, contact us today

Ensure your assets are distributed as you intend and in accordance with the law.

A Will sets out your wishes for the distribution and disposal of your assets following your death. It is therefore important that a Will is properly drawn up and that it is correctly witnessed to minimise future estate disputes. Wills are relatively simple and cheap instruments, and they are extremely beneficial to you if properly drafted. We can assist you with the preparation of your Will. Please contact us today to discuss your circumstances and have a Will drawn up. If you have been appointed Executor of a Will, we are here to help you to properly manage the estate.

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Acting as Executor

If you have been appointed Executor of a Will, you must ensure that the Estate is managed and distributed in accordance with the wishes of the deceased person as per his/her Will. We can guide throughout the entire process to ensure compliance with your legal and financial responsibilities, including the following:

Obtaining probate from the Court;
Interpreting the instructions of a deceased under the Will;
Preserving the deceased’s assets and maximising the return to the beneficiaries;
Locating and gathering the deceased’s assets;
Managing the deceased person’s tax affairs;
Distributing the assets to the beneficiaries pursuant to the Will.

Being nominated as the Executor of a Will can be an overwhelming and time-consuming task. However, it does not need to be if you obtain proper guidance throughout the process. Please click for more information

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Some questions we’re frequently asked, with helpful answers.

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Do I need a new will after separation or divorce?

Did you know your former spouse may still inherit your assets if you pass away after you separate and before the Court issues a Divorce Order? It happens if you separate and does not change your Will. In the eyes of the law, death is not considered a form of divorce. Separation itself does not invalidate the laws of intestacy and will not affect the Will you make during your relationship or marriage. It is only after the Court issues a Divorce Order that you may prevent your former spouse from inheriting your assets. It can be avoided if you take the necessary steps after separation to change your Will and other documents. It is crucial that you seek qualified legal advice before drafting your Will and that you review your Will regularly. We can help you with that!

What is a Power of attorney?

Who will look after my children if I pass away?

It is important to nominate someone in your Will as a guardian of your children. This person will be able to make decisions about your children's long-term care, such as education or religion. Appointing someone you trust as a guardian doesn't mean that your children will live with that person, unless the other parent is deceased and there is no other family court or federal circuit court orders in place saying who your children are to live with.

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What happens if I die without a Will?

In this instance, you are said to have died ‘intestate’. This happens if you have not made a Will or if you have an invalid Will. Examples of invalid Wills are:

1) If the Will has not been properly signed; or

2) If the Will was made by a person of unsound mind at the time of making his/her Will; or

3) If the Will was damaged to the extent that it cannot be read or interpreted.

The laws of intestacy will determine how your Estate will be distributed if you die without a Will or without a valid Will. All Australian states have their own intestacy legislation. In Queensland, the laws of intestacy set out the entitlements of the next of kin of an Intestate person such as the spouse, de facto, children and grandchildren.

If you have no spouse, children or grandchildren and you die intestate, then provision is made for your parents, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, then grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. Your in-laws and/ or step-parents are not included in the rules for the distribution of your Estate. The best way to ensure that your Estate is distributed in accordance with your wishes is to make a valid Will. Wills are relatively simple and cheap instruments and they are extremely beneficial to you if properly drafted.