WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
Protecting Loved Ones & Planning for the Future
A well-considered estate plan provides certainty for you and peace of mind for those you care about most.
Whether you're preparing your first Will, updating existing arrangements or considering more comprehensive estate planning options, taking action today can help avoid uncertainty and complications in the future.
Estate Planning Following A Family Change
Many people are unaware that significant life events can have a major impact on the effectiveness of their estate planning arrangements.
Separation, divorce, entering a new relationship, remarriage, blended family arrangements, business ownership and changes in financial circumstances can all create unintended consequences if your Will and related documents are not reviewed.
As a family law practice, we regularly assist clients to review and update their estate planning arrangements following major life changes, ensuring their wishes remain current and the people they care about are appropriately protected.
Whether your goal is protecting children from a previous relationship, providing for a new partner, safeguarding inherited assets or creating certainty for your family, careful planning today can help avoid disputes and uncertainty in the future.
Our Estate Planning Services
- Wills - Documenting your wishes and providing certainty for your loved ones.
- Enduring Powers of Attorney - Appointing someone you trust to manage financial matters if you lose capacity.
- Enduring Guardianship - Ensuring important health and lifestyle decisions can be made on your behalf.
- Advanced Care Directive - Helping ensure your healthcare wishes are known and providing guidance to your appointed Enduring Guardian if you are unable to communicate those wishes yourself.
- Estate Planning Packages - Combining key planning documents into a coordinated estate planning strategy.
A Practical and Collaborative Approach
Estate planning is about more than preparing documents. We take the time to understand your personal, family and financial circumstances and help ensure your arrangements reflect your wishes and priorities.
Where appropriate, we work alongside accountants, financial planners and other trusted advisers to ensure your estate planning arrangements align with your broader goals.
Fixed Fee Options Available
We offer fixed-fee pricing for many estate planning services, providing transparency and certainty from the outset.
We'll discuss the most appropriate options for your circumstances during your consultation.