Estates
Making Matters Clear
We help families manage a loved one’s estate, guiding them through the process and ensuring assets are passed on tothe right people. We provide practical support every step of the way, whether there’s a will or not, and help make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
We can support you with:
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Estate administration when a loved one has passed
Thinking about enduring powers of attorney or an estate?
Get in touch with us, we'd love to chat with you to see how our experienced team can assist you with your needs.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney gives a specified person (“the attorney”) authority to act legally for another person (“the donor”) in certain situations, for example, if the donor becomes unable to make decisions about his or her personal care and welfare or property due to ill health or age.
Giving a person the right to deal with your property and/or your personal care and welfare are very important powers and so the person to be appointed and the extent of the powers given to that person must be carefully considered. We recommend legal advice about the effect and consequences of granting a power of attorney, especially considering that it's a legal requirement before the documentation is signed.
Deceased Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away, their assets are administered in accordance with their Will, or the Administration Act 1969 if there is no Will. This generally involves an application to the High Court by the persons named as executors in the Will for a grant of probate or once letters of administration granted, the executors or administrators can administer the assets and make distributions to the beneficiaries according to the terms set out in the Will or the Administration Act.
Whether this process is straightforward or complicated depends on the nature of the assets involved, whether any claims are made against the estate and when the distributions to beneficiaries can be made.
