Groom & Lavers legal services: Estates & Wills

Estate Planning & Wills

Trusts
Often it is worthwhile for asset protection and tax reasons to put certain assets in a Trust. Our lawyers can advise you about this and prepare the Trust document for you.

Will Disputes
If you are disappointed that you are not a beneficiary named in a relative's Will or think you have not been fairly treated you may be entitled to claim against the estate for provision from it. As strict time limits apply, please consult us quickly.

Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Administration
When making a will you may wish to consider giving your beneficiaries the advantages contained in a Testamentary Trust. See Fact Sheet on Testamentary Trusts (200KB Adobe PDF)

Contact us for preparation of your Will and Enduring Power of Attorney, and also if you require assistance with the administration of a deceased estate.

For further details on Wills, see:

• What is a Will?
• What will happen if I don't have a Will?
• Preparing your Will
• Changes to your Will
• Can I prepare my own Will?
• Legal costs

For further details on Powers of Attorney, see:

• What is a power of attorney
• Types of Powers of Attorney
• General Power of Attorney
• Enduring Power of Attorney
• Appointing an attorney
• Revoking an Enduring Power of Attorney
• Advance Health Directive
• Making an Enduring Power of Attorney

Guardianship & Administration Tribunal applications
If you are concerned about an adult who does or may have impaired decision making capacity, it may be appropraiate to make an application to the Guardianship & Administration Tribunal (GAAT). We can assist you with this, or in the event that you are concerned with an application to GAAT made by someone else. Read further details about The Guardianship & Administration Tribunal (GAAT).