Wills and estates lawyers assist clients to draft Wills and trusts, plan for the future of their Estate, and produce other legal documents that will assist in the client’s estate administration when they pass away.
Wills and estates lawyers can also assist the executor of a deceased’s estate in administration of the estate, as well as assist when a loved one dies without a Will (intestate) or where an individual wishes to contest a deceased’s Will.
Whether you are planning for the future or managing a loved one’s estate, Sunshine Coast wills and estate lawyers have the empathy and expertise to assist you every step of the way.
Wills and estates lawyers can also provide advice and assistance on:
Applying for probate
Payment and collection of debts
Getting control of, and selling assets
Arranging tax returns to be prepared and lodged
Distribution of assets & payments to beneficiaries
Estate disputes
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Your will is a legal document that enables you to control the division of your estate after you pass away.
Sunshine Coast wills and estates lawyers can assist you in creating a will that is legally binding and accurately reflects your wishes.
Having a will in place will ensure that your assets are managed appropriately and in accordance with your wishes if the unthinkable happens.
It is an integral part of protecting your family’s future and thus it is essential to review and update your will regularly.
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Without a valid will, your loved ones may have to guess how you would have wanted to distribute your assets.
This will subject your loved ones to complex legalities and significant stress.
Having a will that is up to date will give you the peace of mind that your affairs will be managed in accordance with your wishes and with minimum stress to your loved ones.
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Estate planning generally begins with the creation of your will.
However, it can extend to considering what you own, your control of it and what your wishes are when you die.
Wills and estates lawyers is able to assist in getting your affairs in order and planning for the future of your Estate.
Regardless of your Estate’s complexity or how many assets you own, wills and estates lawyers on the Sunshine Coast can assist in safeguarding your financial security and that of your family.
Executor Duties and Estate Administration
The person nominated as the Executor in the deceased persons will is responsible for the administration of the estate.
Being an executor of a will can be an overwhelming responsibility, especially when you are grieving.
Sunshine Coast wills and estates lawyers can guide you through the process.
Alternatively, if no Executor is named in the will (or if the named Executor is unable or unwilling to act), or if a person died without a valid will, then a family member can apply for to the Supreme Court for authority to administer the estate via a ‘letter of administration with the will,’ or a ‘letter of administration on intestacy.’
Estate administration is a complex area of law. Sunshine Coast wills and estates lawyers can help you every step of the way.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring powers of attorney is a document that specifies who can legally act on your behalf in the event that you lose legal capacity to make decisions for yourself.
This includes the power to make decisions and signing documents on your behalf in relation to financial and health matters.
A Wills and Estates lawyer on the Sunshine Coast is able to guide you through this process and explain the legal implications.
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If you believe that inadequate provision has been made for you under a will, and you are spouse, child or dependent of the deceased, then you may have the right to dispute the will.
Further challenges to wills may arise if you can show that the deceased was not of sound mind when they made the will, or if you believe the deceased was threatened or pressured to sign the will, or if the deceased promised they would provide for you in their will if you did something for them.
There are strict time limits for for estate litigation and disputing a will.
Wills and estates lawyers on the Sunshine Coast is able to assess your claim and prospects of success.
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No one wants to imagine what will happen to their family after they are gone, and certainly no one wants to administer a loved one’s estate.
Whether you are planning for the future or managing the Will of a deceased loved one, Sunshine Coast wills and estates lawyers can minimise your stress.
You can rely on Sunshine Coast wills and estates lawyers to give you peace of mind knowing that all of your Wills and Estates needs are in safe hands.
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