Hiring a Will solicitor presents a number of benefits. For example, a lawyer can think about the situation from a litigators point of view – making a carefully drafted Will involves asking several questions, which most people just wouldn’t think to ask until prompted. Further, if a Will is not correctly signed by the testator (Will maker) and both of the witnesses, it may fail, resulting in unintended – and preventable – litigation. Hence, a Will lawyer’s involvement is always recommended, to make sure that every detail has been taken care of.
We check and provide the following advice:
- Legal Compliance – Is your Will properly drafted; signed and witnessed
- Beneficiaries – Are you thinking about the legal rights of beneficiaries or just what you would like them to have; Ignoring the legal rights of others can leave your loved ones behind with litigation and Will disputes.
- Assets – Are you sure of how your assets are held and where
- Clear Instructions – Having a Will correctly drafted will make it difficult for someone to contest the will after your death
- Personalised Advice – Do you need a testamentary trust or have your personal circumstances changed
- Other Legal Advice – Is your Will open to a claim? We provide Will Disputes & Litigation Advice and pursue a claim on your behalf
Making a Will is not as straightforward as you may think. There are basic Wills, and then there are more complicated Wills involving family trusts and complex asset matrices. There are also testamentary trust Wills which can be very helpful in asset protection in certain circumstances, as these Wills set up a trust structure which only become active upon the death of the Will maker. Contact one of our experienced Wills Lawyers today to discuss your Estate on 08 6181 0600.
