Wills and Probate
Legal Care Australia Team has assisted many individuals through estate planning and will execution. We work closely with you and your financial advisors to look closely at every detail and without overlooking anything.
Attorneys at Legal Care Australia practice in the areas of federal and state tax planning for persons and entities involved in real estate transactions, whether as owners, lenders, developers, foreign investors, or users. We are also recognized for our expertise in estate planning and probate and trust administration. Our
Entity Related Planning. Family partnerships, joint ventures, and limited liability companies to develop and operate real estate or other business projects, substantially reducing the family’s potential income and estate tax while preserving control.
Trust Agreements. Living trusts, which provide for the disposition of a client’s assets at death in a tax-efficient and probate-free manner, and also for the management of property during the client’s lifetime in case of disability.
Wills. Wills, testamentary trusts, and similar arrangements, which provide security for the client’s heirs, minimize income taxes and maximize administrative efficiency.
Pre-Relationship Agreements. Planning and negotiating prenuptial agreements, binding financial agreements, property division, cohabitation agreements, and other arrangements to protect assets and earnings from potential claims of ex-spouses or others.
Post-Marital Agreements. Planning and negotiating specialized marital settlement agreements to provide for the continued unified operation and control of a family business and investment properties following a divorce.
In striving to provide the highest degree of service, professionalism and integrity, we offer limited scope representation in contested divorce and uncontested divorce.
Estate Planning (Wills)
At Legal Care Australia, we have Perth estate planning lawyers who will assist you with various legal matters including drafting your simple or complex will, estates and appointing Power of Attorney.
Our lawyers are experienced in structuring clients’ affairs and are able to prepare and help protect yours during your lifetime and after your death in accordance with your specific needs and wishes.
Simple wills that take care of your loved ones
Some people mistakenly believe that estate planning is only for people who are wealthy. Did you know that when you do not have a will, your assets will be dealt with in accordance with the state law? This means if you have incapacitated children, minor children and beloved family pets, the state will make the decision on your behalf. The state will select a care provider if you did not leave a document that specifies a preferred guardian. Additionally, if you do not have a will, your business could be placed into the wrong hands.
Complex wills secured for peace of mind
Maybe it also requires the appointment of powers of attorney and guardianship to give authority to someone close to you who is capable of handling your affairs, including your finances and medical decisions, should you become unable to handle those matters for yourself.
Establishing a will in Perth
If due care is not exercised a homemade will may lead to unintended consequences. Whilst there are many do-it-yourself will kits available, they are unprofessional and do not take into consideration the additional costs of probating or the possibility of other parties contesting the will. As you plan for the future, the first priority should be to write a will which can serve many purposes including:
- appoint guardians for your children
- protect your money to keep more for your heirs
- protect your business
- transfer assets to your loved ones
- transfer gifts to nominated charities
Legal Care Australia will work with you to ensure your simple will or complex will is properly drafted for the ease of will execution after your death.
Have you been nominated as executor of a will?
You’ve been named as estate trustee or executor of someone’s estate. Perhaps you’re also one of their beneficiaries. You have also been told you need to see an experienced Perth estate lawyer. You’re not sure what to do and someone also mentioned probate.
Probate? What does that mean? Why do you have to probate a will? It’s a complex situation and the
Court recommends you speak with an experienced lawyer who knows estate planning inside and out.
Are you looking to plan your will?
You have worked hard and done well over the years and now want to ensure your loved ones can continue the work or enjoy the rewards of your efforts. It’s impossible to guess what lies around the corner.
At Legal Care Australia, we draft wills that incorporate tax-saving goals to allow you to use your properties during your life and divide your assets after your death without having to worry about taxes or high probate costs and to best preserve your assets for the intended beneficiaries.