Owen Hodge Lawyers Solicitors & Attorneys
Seniors Law & Estate
Wills & Estate Planning
Planning for death is generally an issue that is neglected by many Australians. Around 40% of Australians die each year without a Will or any significant Estate Planning and many of the remainder die with wills that do not reflect their current needs. Estate Planning is often left by people until it is too late. It is a useful tool for you and your estate to provide certainty and save expense in the long term.
There are legal issues that must be taken into account when you are considering your estate planning and financial plans. How you structure your will, the appointment of trustees, how your estate is distributed and the appointment of guardians for any children are all vital issues that should be addressed in your Will.
There may be circumstances where trusts should be established after your death or life interests created.
Owen Hodge Lawyers are able to advise you and assist you in the preparation of Wills and Estate Planning issues such as Powers of Attorney and Guardianship appointments. We can also discuss Advance Directives with you if you want to leave directions to your guardian should you become incapable of making a health or welfare decision.
You only have one chance to get your Will or Estate Planning right. Once you have passed away, the Will cannot be changed without the intervention of the High Court, the cost of which Will far out weigh the cost of seeing your solicitor. It is therefore important that you get it right the first time! Our commitment to our client, so please contact the Estate Planning Law Team during business hours on 1800 770 780
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Topics
- Estate Planning Legal issues that must be taken into account when you are considering your estate and financial plans.
- Deceased Estates Providing advice to trustees about their obligations and duties, and throughout disputes.
- Retirement & Age Care Advice Discussing the terms of the contract in detail and that understanding all of the costs and charges involved.
- Family Provision Act Claims & Estate Disputes Our lawyers represent families, trustees, beneficiaries and claimants in litigation over the validity of wills and rights under the Family Provision Act.
