Wills, Estates and Probate

The laws of wills and estates can be complicated.
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Planning for death can feel pretty morbid at times, however death is an unfortunate and inevitable fact of life.

The best thing to do is to be prepared, so that if something does happen, your affairs are in order. An estate plan often involves putting together documents such as wills, power of attorneys, and appointments of enduring guardian so that there are plans in place, both for when you’re alive but incapacitated, and for when you’ve completely moved on.

When the inevitable does happen, depending on the size of estate, you’ll usually have to go through various processes with the courts before an estate can be distributed. This is generally known as applying for probate or letters of administration.

We can help you with any wills-related matter, including:

Wills and Estate Planning

A will is a legal documents that sets out what will happen to all your belongings if you pass away.

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document that allows someone else to carry out tasks on your behalf, legally.

Appointments of Enduring Guardian

An appointment of enduring guardian is an important legal document that should be considered as part of any estate plan.

Probate and Administration

When a person dies, before the estate can be distributed, it is often necessary to obtain a grant of probate or letters of administration from a court.

Family Provision and Estate Litigation

Certain people may be able to challenge a will if a deceased estate has not adequately provide for their welfare, maintenance and advancement in life.

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