Wills and estates
Wills and estate planning lawyers in Perth: plan clearly for your family and assets.
Estate planning is more than signing a will. Property ownership, superannuation, trusts, companies and enduring appointments may require separate consideration. After a death, the executor or family may need probate or administration before assets can be dealt with.
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What does a wills and estates lawyer in Perth help with?
A wills and estates lawyer helps with wills and testamentary planning, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, advance health directives, estate-plan reviews, and — after a death — probate, letters of administration and deceased-estate administration. Estate planning is more than signing a will: property ownership, superannuation, trusts and companies may need separate consideration.
- Wills and testamentary planning.
- Enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, and advance health directives.
- Estate-plan reviews after major life or asset changes.
- Probate and letters of administration.
- Deceased-estate administration and business succession.
Jurisdiction: Western Australia.
How we can help
- Wills and testamentary planning.
- Enduring powers of attorney; enduring powers of guardianship.
- Advance health directives.
- Estate-plan reviews.
- Probate and letters of administration.
- Deceased-estate administration.
- Estate and will disputes where accepted.
- Business succession.
When to review your plan
- Marriage, separation or divorce.
- Birth or death in the family.
- Property purchase, sale or transfer.
- Business commencement or sale.
- Change in executor or beneficiary.
- Retirement or significant asset change.
- Three or more years since the last review.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I die without a will?+
Your estate is distributed under the statutory intestacy rules rather than your wishes, and administration can be slower and more complex. A valid will lets you choose your executor and beneficiaries.
Does my will control all of my assets?+
No. Jointly owned property, superannuation and assets held in trusts or companies may pass outside your will. A proper plan considers how each asset is actually controlled.
What is the difference between an EPA and an EPG?+
An enduring power of attorney concerns financial and property decisions during your life; an enduring power of guardianship concerns personal, lifestyle and treatment decisions. They do different jobs.
How often should I review my estate plan?+
After major life or asset changes, and otherwise every few years. An out-of-date plan can fail to reflect your family, assets or wishes.