Why Is A Will Important?
Gone are the days when you could make a will and then rest easy for the next 50 years. The law has become more complicated in recent times.
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is the process of detailing how you want your affairs to be managed once you die or are otherwise unable to handle them yourself.
Why Is Estate Planning Important?
Estate Planning is important to ensure your affairs are managed the way you intend; without Estate Planning the law dictates what happens and this may be very different to what you would want to have happen.
Importance of Wills and Estate Planning
Will and Estate Planning are both very important to ensure your affairs are managed the way you want. Without a Will or Estate Planning the law dictates what happens once you die and this may be very different to what you would want to have happen.
Will and Estate Planning Cost
The cost of preparing a Will and Estate Planning is very dependent upon the simplicity or complexity of each situation. When you contact your lawyer and they find out more about your exact Will and Estate Planning requirements they will be able to provide a comprehensive cost for your consideration.
At Burke & Associates Lawyers we are experienced in all types of succession plans, from the simple Will to more complex arrangements including testamentary trusts. Talk to us and we’ll give you the right advice so your affairs are in order and your decisions are followed and respected.
Are you aware that your will doesn’t cover your superannuation benefits or trust assets? You spend a lifetime building your wealth, so it’s important that you choose where it goes after you pass away
The duties required in relation to the deceased person’s estate may be very simple, or they may be complicated, emotional and time-consuming. There are legal rules and obligations that must be followed which may include an application for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration from the Supreme Court.
Whatever the requirements are, we can are here to help.
How can we help you?
- Wills;
- Wills incorporating testamentary trusts
- Wills incorporating special disability trusts
- Wills incorporating life interests
- Wills incorporating other types of trusts
- Enduring Powers of Attorney;
- Appointment of Supportive Attorney;
- Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Makers;
- Advanced Care Directives (including Instructional Directives and Values Directives);
- Corporate powers of attorney;
- Estate Planning advice concerning options to pass control of your assets in accordance with your wishes; and
- Court Authorised Wills for individuals lacking Testamentary Capacity.
At Burke & Associates Lawyers, we have extensive experience in all matters relating to Wills and Deceased Estate Administration including Probate, Letters of Administration, large and small estates, complex and simple estates, estates which include tension and conflict between family members, estates with standard or unique property, will contests – we’ve seen it all and we can help and support you.