Wills & Administration of
Estates
Wills
Many people do not have a Will or
else it is out of date. This can lead to problems. You need a
properly drawn Will so you decide what will become of your
estate upon your death.
At Biddulph & Salenger we have
extensive experience in the drafting of Wills.
Your Will represents your final
wishes and its effects can last for many years after your death.
We will advise you on issues to
consider and matters to think about before your Will is prepared
such as choice of executor and alternative beneficiaries. We
explain to you what assets can be covered by the will and what
assets are not (such as joint assets and superannuation). We
draw your attention to the beneficiaries you ought to include in
order to avoid a claim against the estate after your death.
Blended families give rise to
special considerations. You may wish to benefit a charity. You
may also require special provisions to ensure the protection of
assets for the benefit of a person with a disability, a
spendthrift or someone in a difficult personal relationship.
We can also give you honest and
practical advice in relation to the Wills of others. If you feel
you have been wrongly left out of someone’s Will we can act on
your behalf by making a claim under the Family Provisions Act.
Such claims are often successfully negotiated. Other claims may
require mediation or litigation.
Administration of Estates
If you are an executor of a will
or a principal beneficiary in an estate we can help you take all
the steps necessary to collect the assets, identify their value,
lodge the appropriate documentation in the Supreme court, obtain
a grant of probate and then attend to the liquidation or
transmission of assets.
We ensure that you comply with all
your obligations in a timely manner.
At times Wills are problematic. We
give practical advice and take any preliminary steps necessary
to check that the Will can be relied upon. We are able to
administer estates for beneficiaries overseas and for minor
beneficiaries. We may need to advise you if someone makes a
claim against the Will and assist you to uphold the wishes of
the Testator.
We can also give you honest and
practical advice in relation to the Wills of others. If you feel
you have been wrongly left out of someone’s Will we can act on
your behalf by making a claim under the Family Provisions Act.
Such claims are often successfully negotiated. Other claims may
require mediation or litigation.
Please consider using our firm to
deal with your legal problems. We are committed to providing a
highly personalised service. Appointments can be conducted at
your convenience - outside regular hours and at a place of your
choosing, when necessary.
Any Questions?
We welcome your enquiry.
Click here to contact
Maryanne Ofner,
Amanda Blackman &
Warwick Dunn, for professional advice and assistance in any
of these areas.
