Wills, Trusts & Probate

Planning for the management and distribution of assets can provide clarity for family members and those responsible for an estate. We assist clients with drafting wills and considering trust arrangements suited to their circumstances and objectives.

Wills, Trusts & Probate

• When preparing a will, we discuss: the client’s wishes, the assets involved, the intended beneficiaries and the people who may be appointed to carry out the instructions. Clear drafting can help reduce uncertainty about how the estate should be administered. Trust arrangements require careful attention to the property involved, the role of the trustee and the rights of the beneficiaries. We help clients understand the proposed terms before the documents are signed.

Wills, Trusts & Probate

• After a death, we assist with: applications for a grant of probate or letters of administration, as appropriate, and advise personal representatives on steps involved in administering the estate. The procedure depends on matters such as whether the deceased left a valid will, the nature of the assets and the forum with jurisdiction. We help families organise the necessary documents, understand their responsibilities and progress the administration with care.