The Wills, Estates and Succession Planning Team that other lawyers recommend
Estate administration routinely involves dealing with:
- Should you get probate, and what does it mean anyway?
- What do you do if there is no will?
- How do you know if the will is valid?
- How do you handle superannuation and life insurance entitlements without suffering a huge tax penalty?
- Is a claim upon the estate by a disgruntled family member likely, and what should be done about it?
- When is it safe to pay out the funds to the beneficiaries, and when does the executor risk a personal claim?
- What do you do about creditors of the estate in Gold Coast?
- How do you handle partly completed matrimonial proceedings of the deceased?
- How should the business of the deceased be dealt with?
- Who do you contact to transfer the house?
- What does Joint Tenancy really mean?
- What do you do if the will gives away property that the deceased doesn’t own?
- How do you handle a Family Trust when the principal dies?
Expert Gold Coast Wills and Estate Planning Solicitors
Wills
Your will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It is not something to put off doing, and not something you can do once, then forget.
Without a valid will, you forego your right to:
- Nominate guardians for your minor children in the event of your death.
- Determine the respective interests your loved ones receive from your estate.
- Decide who will be responsible for administering your estate in accordance with your wishes, as well as dealing with any conflict that arise.
- Provide your beneficiaries with options to minimise tax, protect their inheritance from creditors and/or a family law dispute.
- Ensure your will is consistent with your superannuation, life insurance, business structures and any family trusts.
- Provide a structure for children, spouses or other dependants which mitigate the impact an inheritance may have on their social security payments.
The entire process costs just $660 for a simple will, or $770 for two (done at the same time in mirror terms).
Of course, we can help with more complex cases too – just ask our friendly lawyer on the day, and they will be happy to give you a quote.
Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are extremely useful- and very, very powerful. They allow someone else to do things for you – from small assistance like paying your bills, to very large transactions – like selling your house.
Before signing a power of attorney document, and before accepting appointment as an attorney, it is very important that you understand the true ramifications and legal limits on how a Power of Attorney works.
We Advise and Prepare Powers of Attorney for simple, fixed prices:
- $550 for one person (prepare, explain and sign);
- $660 for two people (done at the same time).
- $440 for explain only.
- We can also prepare a Revocation of Power of Attorney – With new EPOA $220, singly $550
When you need the expert services, consult one of our Expert Wills Lawyers. Contact Robbins Watson Solicitors Now!
Why choose a Robbins Watson Wills and Estates Solicitor?
Expertise: Andrew Smyth TEP, is one of Australia’s most experienced and sought after Estate Planning Solicitors. Special Counsel, Christine Smyth TEP is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. Partner, Sean Powell TEP has a Masters Degree with a specialisation in Wills & Estates. They are supported by a team of lawyers who practise exclusively in this area of the law.
Experience: Robbins Watson have been helping clients for over 60 years.
Award-winning: Robbins Watson has been consistently identified and voted by our peers to be one of Queensland’s leading Succession Law Firms. In 2022, we were ranked as a leading law firm in the prestigious Doyle’s guide in two categories, being Wills & Estates Litigation and Wills, Estates and Succession Planning.
Our Comprehensive Wills & Estates Services
Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust is a trust forming part of your will which only comes into effect upon your death.
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Testamentary Trusts
A testamentary trust is a trust forming part of your will which only comes into effect upon your death.
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Advance Health Directive
An advance health directive (AHD) is a formal way to provide detailed and specific instructions about your health care; such as certain medical treatments and end of life care; particular medical conditions; and religious or cultural beliefs.
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Probate & Deceased Estate Administration
We provide comprehensive legal support for the administration of deceased estates.
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Powers of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney is a legal document which enables you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions for you – particularly if, though accident or illness you lose capacity to make them yourself.
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Wills
Your will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It is not something to put off doing, and not something you can do once, then forget.
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Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?
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Robbins Watson has been consistently identified and voted by our peers to be one of Queensland’s leading Succession Law Firms. In 2022, we were ranked as a leading law firm in the prestigious Doyle’s guide in two categories, being Wills & Estates Litigation and Estate Planning.
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