Our Wills and Estates team is a substantial practice with lawyers and probate clerks dedicated to this area of law. As a result, our clients do not have to rely on one person. We also mobilise the resources of our business and tax law specialists, as required to provide advice on more complex matters.
The principal of our Wills and Estates Law department, Justin Hartnett is a Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist in wills and estates. He was formerly a financial planner and through this experience brings a constructive perspective to succession planning considerations.
Our clients obtain highly-skilled and specialist advice in the area of wills and estates. We prepare simple wills and powers of attorney, as well as more complex wills, incorporating testamentary trusts.
We provide advice to clients on related matters such as:
- advising executors
- estate disputes
- probate applications
- estate administration
- agency appointments
- legal incapacity
- will trusts
- guardianship
- pension advice
- powers of attorney
- retirement village contracts
- supported accommodation
Core to our practice is empowering our clients with the ability to define the future of their succeeding generations. We ensure our clients understand the choices available to them and the future outcomes of decisions they make.
Succession planning is increasingly at the forefront of the minds of many Australians. This focus is becoming more acute, with the pattern of Australia’s ageing population. Issues such as supported accommodation, aged care and financial abuse of the elderly are continuing to carry heightened importance.
Importantly, we acknowledge that the area of wills and estates is a unique area of law, where sentiment and emotion are important elements. As a result, we ensure our interaction with clients is based on approachability and understanding.
We help you plan ahead.