Estate Law Sydney

We diligently craft wills that are tailored to your unique needs, in order to protect your assets and ensure the continuing well-being of your family in accordance with your wishes.

Our services ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for your asset, business and company interests that are handed down through generations. We carefully assess and consider the tax implications on the transfer or sale of your estate assets under your will.

A testamentary trust is a will that includes a trust that becomes active and existent following the death of the person who created it. Testamentary trusts and are designed to safeguard an estate’s assets because they are owned by the trust and no one person is the legal or beneficial owner of any of them. These trusts are recommended for those who have built up a substantial asset base and there is a need to preserve assets for children or grandchildren and safeguard assets from claims made by third parties. They also offer flexibility with regard to the distribution of income and capital.

We can ensure that Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardians are in place so that your legal, financial, and medical affairs are dealt with appropriately in the instance of you become ill, disabled or incapacitated.

Gain peace of mind knowing your wishes are in trusted hands.

If your loved one had a valid will, a Grant of Probate is required. Property cannot be distributed until you are granted probate. You will need to follow a different process if there was no valid will or if there were no executors named or able to act. This is known as applying for Letters of Administration. It is necessary to apply to the Court for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

Managing the assets and responsibilities of the deceased can be an emotionally taxing and difficult process. We are available to assist you through the process.