Wills and Estate

Legal Point Lawyers and Attorneys can make sure your assets are passed on to the intended beneficiaries.

Drafting Wills

We are capable of drafting a will that accurately addresses your needs regardless of its complexity. Aside from simple wills, we have experience in dealing with more complex matters such as trusts and international property. If you are considering a trust, we can advise you on tax implications and other financial planning considerations. Don’t leave your future to chance and save your loved ones from headache – get Legal Point Lawyers and Attorneys to help you achieve a peace of mind.

Probate and administration

Applying for probate can often be a source of conflict for family members of the deceased. For example, the executor of the will could be awfully slow in making the necessary inquiries; the original will could be lost; and the intention of the deceased could be disputed. If any of the above happened to you, rest assured we can help you attain the outcome you deserve.

If probate was granted, distributing the assets can be an exhausting procedure. The steps are tedious and technical given the amount of parties (banks, accountants, lawyers) involved. With over ten years of experience in probate and administration matters, we are confident with distributing the deceased’s assets quickly and smoothly.

Our services include:

  • Drafting Wills
  • Estate Planning
  • Will and Family Provision Disputes
  • Probate and Administration
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Advance Health Care Directives
  • Succession Planning

Related Q & A

Q: Who can make a will?
A:

At common law, the testator must:

  1. Be of sound mind, memory and understanding.
  2. Know and approve of the contents of their will.
  3. Intend the document to constitute their will.
  4. Not being acting under the undue influence of another.
  5. Not be acting as a re
Q: What are the requirements for a valid will?
A:

According to the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), a valid will must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. the testator must be over 18 years old and of full legal capacity and good state of mind;
  2. the will must be in writing;
  3. the testator must sign the will in the
Q: If my Wife or Husband passes away, do I get everything he owns?
A:

It depends on what is written in the Will. If there is no Will, then intestacy rules apply. Two of the rules are as follows:

  1. If the deceased leaves a spouse but no children, the spouse is entitled to the whole of the estate.
  2. If the deceased leaves a spouse and children and
Q: What is the role of an executor of a will? If I’ve been appointed as an executor, what should I do?
A:

When someone dies, an executor is the person appointed by the will to administer the estate. Put simply, this involves making sure their debts are paid and that their assets and possessions go where the deceased wanted them to. As executor, the first thing you will need to do is to make a list of

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