Do I Need a Will
Control Your Assets - A Will lets you decide who gets your money, property, and sentimental items. Without a Will, the state distributes your estate using strict formula laws (intestacy that may not match your wishes.
The Importance Of Having A Will
Answering Key Questions
Creating a Will can be unsettling for many people, but it is essential in planning for the inevitable. A Will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed after you pass away, and it can also include instructions for other matters, such as the care of minor children.
Appoint an Executor
Choose a trusted person or organization to manage your estate, pay debts, and carry out your instructions.
Avoid Delays and Family Disputes
Clear instructions should prevent costly legal battles and confusion among grieving family members.
Drafting Affidavits
We draft affidavits that clearly explain executor authority, explain the will’s validity, and provide essential estate information, ensuring the Supreme Court receives complete details during the probate application process and minimising the risk of requisitions that can slow the progress of an application.
Requisition Responses
If requisitions arise, we respond promptly and accurately, addressing the Court’s concerns and supplying any additional information needed to continue processing the probate application, ensuring the estate remains compliant with probate requirements NSW imposes throughout the process.
Estate Administration
After the Grant of Probate is issued, we are able to support executors through the estate administration process, including collecting assets, paying debts, effecting property sales and/or transfers (subject always to the terms of the will), paying tax liabilities, defending claims against the estate, and guiding them through each step, ensuring the estate is finalised smoothly and in compliance with NSW estate administration rules.