Wills and Estates
The preparation of your Will should not be approached as a ‘one size fits all’ process.
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Your Will should be carefully prepared by someone who understands the law, your personal circumstances and what is important to you.
Creating a Will
To ensure that your estate is distributed in accordance with your wishes and to the people and causes that you care about, it is essential to prepare a Will. A Will is a legal document that sets out how your property and assets are to be divided after you pass away. It is one critical part of the important Estate Planning process.
We can help you with:
- Preparing a Will
- Will disputes
- Grant of Probate & estate administration
- Enduring Power of Attorney
- Medical Treatment Decision Maker
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I make a Will?
If you make a legal Will you can:
- Decide how to divide your estate between family, friends and charities
- Appoint who you wish to administer your estate
- Appoint a Power of Attorney
- Indicate your preference as to a guardian for your children
- Minimise the likelihood of people being able to contest your Will
What happens if I don't have a Will?
How often should I review my Will?
- Who to appoint as your executor
- Who will receive your assets
- How and when your assets will be distributed
Your nominated executor will look after your estate. The executor must:
- Collect all your assets
- Pay all your debts
- Distribute your estate in accordance with your Will
What is a Power of Attorney and why do I need one?
When preparing a Will, we encourage clients to also consider powers of attorney. While your Will operates in the event of your death, the power of attorney gives another person the legal right to act on your behalf while you are alive.
While you may not feel powers of attorney to be necessary at your stage in life, having an attorney in place can give you peace of mind that, if something unexpected happens, you have a trusted individual to act on your behalf and in your personal interests.
Northcote Lawyers is able to prepare a power of attorney for you, advise how the power operates and ensure you take into consideration the matters that are relevant and important.
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We offer a free initial 30 minute consultation where we can discuss your case and identify how we can work with you to achieve the best possible outcome.
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