Making a Will

Do you have a Will in place to ensure that your loved ones receive the assets you wish to leave them in the event of your death?

It’s so easy to put off making a Will. Reasons include:

  • I don’t need a Will as I don’t have any assets
  • I will make a Will when I get older
  • I am too busy

Have you told yourself that making a Will can wait till tomorrow?

Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way of tomorrow. Accidents can and sadly do alter lives and futures without notice.

Making a Will protects the transfer of your assets to your loved ones. Without a valid Will you leave your affairs “intestacy” and your assets will be distributed in a manner conforming with the relevant laws. This may not be what you intended and may result in undue stress during a difficult time.

Now is the right time to sit down and talk sensibly about protecting your family. Talk to a lawyer about how you would prefer to distribute the assets you’ve taken a lifetime to earn.

Succession management, the passing of family property or business interests from you to your children and beyond requires careful planning. Clearly documenting your wishes and legally protecting your life’s work can minimise family conflict and costly Court intervention.

Take the time to discuss your options with one of our lawyers. Our team has years of experience dealing with complex family arrangements, local and international business interests and extended families. Ensure your future wishes are legally binding.

In a vast majority of cases, when people attempt to make their own Will, legal requirements are not followed or satisfied. The result is a Will that is deemed invalid or deficient.

You may already have a Will, but for a number of reasons it doesn’t meet your requirements. For peace of mind we recommend you review and potentially update your Will every few years, especially if you are approaching retirement, have remarried, started a new business or are having children.

Losing a loved one is tragic for those left behind. Minimising the suffering and stress at such a vulnerable time will help your family. Making a Will is a necessity so contact our office today to speak to one of our experienced lawyers.