Estate Planning

The cornerstone of Estate Planning is your Will. This is how you provide for your loved ones after you pass away. A well-written and current Will enables your Estate to be settled quickly, without wasting time, effort, or money on costly legal fights.

We provide advice on the best structure for your Will, taking into account your personal circumstances. Considerations include asset protection, taxation benefits and minimisation of family disputes.

We have extensive experience dealing with both simple and complex Will structures. We provide a comprehensive service when it comes to providing you with advice. We work closely with you and other professional advisers like your Accountant and Financial Planner to obtain a holistic view of your assets and to tailor advice to your unique needs.

Estate Administration

We guide Executors or Next of Kin through the process of obtaining Probate or Letters of Administration to manage a deceased Estate.

With our extensive experience and legal expertise we also assist our clients with all aspects of Estate Administration, including preparation of creditors notices, payments of debts and reimbursements, collection of Estate assets, superannuation claims, life insurance claims, liaising with accountants, financial advisers and brokers as required on taxation matters and making distribution of the Estate to beneficiaries

Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney and Medical Treatment Decision Maker allow you to appoint trusted people to make important decisions on your behalf should you either be unable to or lose capacity to do yourself.

We provide advice and prepare Enduring Powers of Attorney (Financial and/or Personal Matters), Medical Treatment Decision Maker, General Power of Attorney and Company Power of Attorney.

Estate Litigation

Our experienced Estate litigation service ensures you can trust Bequest Law to resolve the matter quickly and cost-effectively.

We are able to represent clients in all types of disputes over Wills and deceased Estates. Whether you are contesting the Will of a deceased person because you feel you have not been left with adequate provision, or wish to challenge the validity of a Will, we help you understand your legal rights and what steps you need to take through clear guidance and advice.

Conveyancing

Our Conveyancing services are designed to seamlessly support your property transaction while understanding your unique circumstances. Buying or selling property is a life-changing decision and very important financially.

We help you understand your legal obligations and risks, the pitfalls to avoid and we submit all the required documentation on your behalf.

Having peace of mind is at the heart of what we do and Conveyancing plays an important role in asset distribution and protection