Wills and Estates

WILLS, ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND APPOINTMENT OF ENDURING GUARDIANS

At Briggs law, we recognise that planning for the unfortunate circumstances that may befall us in life is not at the top of anyone’s agenda, but it is incredibly important. Irrelevant of a person’s financial wealth, family circumstances or business dealings, having a Will and Power of Attorney (or Enduring Guardian if you are a NSW resident) assists your loved ones and limits litigation and concerns for them should anything happen to you.

Our firm offers package deals to ensure that individuals or couples can draft their Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardians with the minimum of fuss and hassle, and we also store the documents for free at our office, so you can be sure they are safe and won’t be lost.

Don’t put this off, having the piece of mind that these documents have been finalised and you do not need to worry if you are injured or worse is invaluable to both you and the people most important to you.

ESTATES, PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

When a person passes away, there are many things which need to be attended to for the purpose of their estate. Some common things include selling real estate, closing bank accounts, finalising liabilities and distributing assets in accordance with a Will (or otherwise if there is no Will). None of these can be done without first obtaining either a Grant of Probate (if the deceased had a Will) or a Grant of Letters of Administration (if the deceased did not have a Will). This Grant is obtained through the Supreme Court of the State in which the deceased lived/died.

Our firm can assist you in not only obtaining the Grant required, but also in the management, progression and distribution of the Estate.

Contact our office to discuss your rights and obligations as an Executor, Administrator or other loved one.

CONTESTING A WILL OR MAKING A CLAIM ON AN ESTATE

Our firm has significant experience acting in matters relating to either contesting the validity of a deceased person’s Will or making a claim on an Estate. Both areas of law are complex and unique to each circumstance of a case. There are only certain persons who can make a claim on an Estate and very particular information and documentation to support either a claim on an Estate or the Contesting of a Will. To ensure that your rights, obligations and interests are managed, proper legal representation and advice should be sought at the earliest opportunity.