WMG Legal provides a range of legal services related to Wills, Estate Planning and Administration across Canberra, New South Wales and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to arrange a consultation.
Expert Estate Planning to help you protect your assets
We have extensive experience in drafting and preparing simple and complex Wills (involving one or more testamentary trusts) as well as General and Enduring Powers of Attorney. Our estates team can assist with the administration of deceased estates including applying for Probate or Letters of Administration. We will draft your Will to ensure your chosen beneficiaries receive the assets that they are entitled to in a simple and streamlined manner.
What is a Will and Why Does it Matter?
A will is a legally binding document that sets out your wishes for how your assets will be distributed after your death. It allows you to appoint one or more executors — trusted individuals responsible for managing your estate, paying any debts, and ensuring your beneficiaries receive their inheritance as specified.
Your will can also outline the extent of your executor’s authority, including when and how property or other assets should be transferred. Having a clear, valid will in place is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your intentions are carried out.
You may need to apply for a grant of representation, which can take the form of a grant of probate or a grant of letters of administration. These are court-sealed documents that are issued by the Probate Registry to the executor if there is a will in place, or administrators if there is no will.
Executors or administrators are required to pay off any outstanding debts of the deceased, as well as distribute the estate as per the instructions of the will or intestacy rules. At WMG Legal, we understand that navigating the legal process following the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re dedicated to guiding you through estate administration with clarity, care, and efficiency.
Our team has the experience and insight to guide you through every aspect of estate planning, including:
- Preparing simple Wills
- Preparing Testamentary Trust Wills
- General and Enduring powers of attorney (ACT & NSW)
- Enduring guardianship appointments (NSW)
- Probate and estate administration
- Advising on the selection of a suitable executor
Contact our team at WMG Legal today to discuss your circumstances or to arrange a confidential consultation.
