We provide comprehensive legal services, guiding individuals and families through every step of the process with sensitivity and expertise. We provide clear, comprehensive estate planning services to help you take control of your future. Whether you're preparing a will, appointing someone to manage your affairs, or ensuring personal and medical decisions are in trusted hands, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Our Estate Planning Commitment
Whether you're preparing a will, appointing someone to manage your affairs, or ensuring personal and medical decisions are in trusted hands, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Our Wills & Estates lawyers offer a wide range of specialized services designed to protect you and your loved ones.
Detailed Legal Services
Wills and Estate Planning
Planning for the future is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are provided for. Our lawyers can assist you with:
- • Drafting comprehensive wills: We'll work closely with you to understand your individual circumstances and create a will that reflects your intentions, minimising the potential for future disputes.
- • Estate Planning strategies: We can advise on complex estate planning matters, including trusts, superannuation, and tax implications, to maximise the preservation of your assets.
- • Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA): An EPOA allows you to appoint someone you trust to make financial and/or personal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. We can help you prepare a legally sound EPOA that protects your interests.
- • Advance Care Directives: These documents allow you to outline your wishes regarding your future medical treatment, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
When someone passes away, legal processes are required to manage their estate. We assist executors and administrators with:
- • Applying for a Grant of Probate: This legal document confirms the validity of a will and authorises the executor to administer the estate.
- • Applying for Letters of Administration: If there is no will (intestacy), we can assist eligible individuals in applying for Letters of Administration, granting them the authority to administer the estate according to intestacy laws.
- • Navigating the Supreme Court process: We handle all necessary paperwork and court appearances, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Assisting Executors and Administrators in Administering Deceased Estates
Administering a deceased estate involves numerous responsibilities. We provide expert guidance and support to executors and administrators in:
- • Identifying and valuing estate assets: We can assist in gathering information about the deceased's assets and obtaining accurate valuations.
- • Paying debts and taxes: We ensure all outstanding debts and taxes are paid in accordance with legal requirements.
- • Distributing assets to beneficiaries: We manage the distribution of assets according to the will or intestacy laws, ensuring fairness and compliance.
- • Resolving disputes: We can assist in mediating and resolving disputes that may arise during the administration process.
Guardianship and Administration Applications for Incapacitated Persons
When someone loses the capacity to make their own decisions, guardianship or administration orders may be necessary. We can assist with:
- • Applying for guardianship orders: These orders appoint someone to make personal decisions on behalf of an incapacitated person.
- • Applying for administration orders: These orders appoint someone to manage the financial affairs of an incapacitated person.
- • Representing clients at tribunals: We provide expert representation at relevant guardianship and administration tribunals and courts.
Our Standard Packages & Pricing
Standard Will
$550 incl GST
For clients without complex asset protection concerns, with instructions provided over the phone, Teams, or in-person. Does not include complex gifting clauses.
Individual Will
Power of Attorney (POA)
$500 plus GST
A vital legal document allowing your attorney to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable to, or choose not to.
Individual Document
Enduring Guardianship
$550 plus GST
Sets out your wishes for your health and lifestyle in the event you lose capacity, relieving pressure on loved ones during difficult times.
Individual Document
Premium Testamentary Trust Will
$1300 incl GST
A powerful estate planning tool providing enhanced asset protection and significant taxation advantages for beneficiaries.
Individual Trust Will
Standard Estate Plan
$1,500 incl GST
Includes a Standard Will, Power of Attorney, Enduring Guardianship, and complimentary preparation of your Letter of Wishes template.
Individual Plan
Premium Estate Plan
$2,300 incl GST
The perfect plan for protecting assets and saving tax. Suitable for vulnerable beneficiaries who need protection from creditors or family law proceedings.
Individual Premium Plan