Wills and Estate Planning

A will is the most important document most of us will ever sign.  It is usually the only way you can ensure your assets are distributed in the way you intend after you die - and will be vital for the peace of mind of your loved ones.

Estate planning is about ensuring that the assets which we acquire during our lifetime are properly protected, structured for flexibility and maximum return and, on our death, will pass smoothly to our intended beneficiaries.  In this work, trusts often require special attention.

There are many pitfalls so an effective estate plan needs professional experience and care. Our team is skilled in preparing wills for large and small estates and can make sure that your estate plan leaves nothing to chance and protects your family from needless financial or legal problems.

Other important aspects to cover in estate planning include estate protection.  This involves implementing arrangements that can safeguard your assets and putting in place guidelines for the guardians of your children.

An enduring power of attorney is an important consideration for the protection of your assets.  An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint a person to make financial decisions for you; this can be further extended to decisions relating to personal and health matters. 

Providing guidelines for the guardians of our children is a protective strategy that will enable parents to have peace of mind that in the event of passing of one or both of the parents, guidelines are in place to assist the guardian(s) in the care and nurturing of their infant children. These guideline documents have become an essential element in some parents' estate planning strategies so that their hopes, wishes and dreams for their child or children (in the event that they are no longer part of their lives) are recorded in writing.

We make sure your will and estate documents are legally correct, are written clearly in plain English and that your wishes will be carried out without undue distress or hardship for your beneficiaries.