will writing Services
Ensure your wishes are protected and communicated to your loved ones
Writing a Will means ensuring peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones while protecting your assets.
With innovative, empathetic advice, we support you in practically expressing your wishes and creating or updating a Will that works for your needs. Here are the services we offer:
Will creation and updating
Storage of Wills
Testamentary Trusts
Superannuation nominations
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Medical Treatment Decision Makers (formerly known as Medical Powers of Attorney)
Complex Estate Planning including businesses, trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation
Trust succession
Business succession
Special Disability Trusts
Please note: For those who engage our practice for family law services above a certain fee price point, we offer a free Will to be created with our Wills & Estates team. Conditions do apply to this offering. Find out your eligibility by contacting our family law team.
To help you, we’ve developed a FREE downloadable booklet called Voicing My Wishes and Choices that will help you set our your end-of-life wishes.
Frequently asked questions
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A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after your death. It ensures your wishes are followed and can help avoid disputes among family members.
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Choose someone who is trustworthy, responsible, and able to handle financial matters. It’s also a good idea to discuss the role with the person before naming them as your executor.
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You should update your will whenever you experience significant life changes, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or changes in your financial situation. Ideally, you should review your Will every 2 – 5 years.
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If you die without a will (intestate), your estate will be distributed according to state laws, which may not reflect your wishes. This can lead to delays and potential disputes among heirs.
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Include details about how you want your assets distributed, who will be your executor (the person responsible for managing your estate), and any specific bequests or instructions.
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To reduce the risk of your will being contested, ensure it is legally valid, clear, and regularly updated. You may also discuss your intentions with potential beneficiaries to avoid misunderstandings. Specific advice should be sought from a lawyer in relation to possible asset structuring to avoid contested wills and your obligations to disappointed beneficiaries.
