Wills, Estates & Probate
Our senior lawyers have in excess of a combined 45 years of experience in advising private clients in relation to personal estate planning and corporate clients in relation to business succession planning. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their testamentary wishes are accurately reflected in their Wills and where necessary, other supporting documentation. During this process we conduct a thorough review of the client’s family situation, personal asset pool and corporate structure. We work closely with our client’s accountant, financial planner, banker, agricultural consultant and other industry advisors, to deliver a product which gives our clients the peace of mind which they deserve.
Our senior lawyers have specialist expertise in advising clients in the following wills, estates and probate matters:
- Basic and more complex Wills, incorporating testamentary trusts and management boards;
- Estate and business succession planning;
- Restructuring to facilitate succession planning;
- Intergenerational farm transfers and Family Farm Exemption Transfers under the Duties Act;
- Buy/Sell Agreements;
- Applications for Probate;
- Applications for Letters of Administration (i.e. where the deceased leaves no Will);
- Contested Wills;
- Deeds of Family Agreement;
- Advice in relation to the Guardianship Act;
- Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney;
- Binding Death Nominations;
- Advanced Health Directives;
- Disputes & Litigation.