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The simple way to get a Will
We are pleased to announce our bespoke estate planning tool, to assist you in creating and updating a professional legal Will easily and efficiently online.
Our Practices
Wills and Estate Planning
By making a will you are protecting your loved ones interests and will be freeing them of financial worries at a time of emotional distress and bereavement.
Deceased Estates and Trust Administration
When the time comes for your wishes to be carried out, de Groots has the expertise to help ensure the intentions expressed in a will are fully realised.
Estate Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Should you ever want to contest a will, it’s important to have a legal partner that understands both the legal aspects and the strong emotions that often come with these situations.
Wills Probate and Administration Practice (Queensland)
This is the definitive text in the area, dealing with Wills and Estate Planning issues and a detailed practise guide on all aspects of Deceased Estate Administration in Queensland.
de Groot’s Wills, Probate and Administration Practice
(New South Wales)
This is the definitive text in the area, dealing with Wills and Estate Planning issues and a detailed practise guide on all aspects of Deceased Estate Administration in New South Wales.
Social Media is Not Enough to Maximise Your MarketAbility
This book will be your essential go-to guide for attracting and retaining clients, developing your professional profile and working profitably.
Featured Blog Posts
Estate Planning and Your Pets
Pets play an important role in many families and often little thought is given to what will happen to them if they are unable to care for them, but it is definitely something they should consider. If you are a pet owner, you will need to consider who you want to take...
Until Death Do Us Part – Implications of Death for Family Law Matters
Family Law matters usually involve many complexities and are often emotionally charged proceedings. However, often little consideration is given to the impact that the death of a party may have on proceedings and matters that will need to be addressed if this occurs....
DIY Will Kit Review – Senior Associate, Max Williams recently contributed to an article by CHOICE
Our Senior Associate, Max Williams recently contributed to an article by CHOICE comparing five common will kits. Max believes some will kits are better than others but says there’s still no substitute for proper legal advice. The risk of completing a will kit...
Executor’s Commission
The Court is empowered to order the payment of remuneration or commission to personal representatives for their services in an executor role. It is entirely at the discretion of the Court if an award for commission is made, and if so, the amount of the award. In...
Margot de Groot Awarded “Member of the Order of Australia” Award
We are tremendously proud to announce that on Sunday, 7 June our very own Founding Director, Mrs Margot de Groot was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Award for significant service to the law, to professional legal bodies, and to women in business. Margot...
What is a Grant of Representation and When is it Required?
Generally speaking, obtaining a grant of representation (for example, a grant of probate) is the process by which the Supreme Court of Queensland officially recognises the will of the deceased as the last legally valid will, or in some cases where there is no will,...
Founding Director, Margot de Groot awarded Member of the Order of Australia Award 2020 – for significant service to the law, to professional legal bodies, and to women in business.
