Wills & Estates

Estate Planning is one of those things that we know we should do, but it is often one of the things that we never get around to. Even harder is to remember to review and update it when our circumstances change, rather than leaving it in a drawer for years.

Why do you need a will? By having an up-to-date will, you can ensure that your assets go where you want them to. If you die without a will, referred to as dying intestate, your assets will usually be distributed according to the rules of the state or territory in which you resided. This could mean that the people you want to receive your assets don’t, or people you don’t want to receive your assets do.

At Robinson + McGuinness Family Law, we aim to make the process of drafting, reviewing or updating your will as simple and painless as possible. Our team of lawyers have experience in drafting wills for people from all walks of life. Whether you are a young professional purchasing your first home or a retiree with extensive investments, our lawyers are well equipped to provide you with a will that reflects and protects your wishes.

Our lawyers can also assist you with the drafting of your Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney sets out who can act on your behalf in case you suffer from a temporary or permanent loss of capacity, such as signing legal documents, managing or selling property, or operating bank accounts. By having a Power of Attorney, you can say who it is that acts on your behalf, as well as give specific instructions and limitations on what they can and cannot do. It can provide you with peace of mind and certainty.

Robinson + McGuinness Family Law can also assist with the following:

·         Testamentary Trusts

·         Enduring Guardianship

·         Advanced Health Care Directives

·         Binding Death Benefit Nominations

·         Probate & Administration

·         Estate Litigation

FIXED FEE Estate planning RATES

Robinson + McGuinness Family Law offers competitive fixed fees for estate planning. We offer package deals for clients who provide instructions for both their Will and Power of Attorney and package deals for couples where the Will and/or Power of Attorney are in similar terms.

We offer fixed fee estate planning rates as follows:

·         Power of Attorney - $900 + GST

·         Will (straightforward) - $900 + GST

·         Power of Attorney & Will (straightforward) package - $1,200 + GST

·         Power of Attorney for couple - $1,500 + GST

·         Will (straightforward) for couple - $1,500 + GST

·         Power of Attorney & Will (straightforward) package for couple - $2,000 + GST

·         Complex Wills involving trusts, charitable gifts etc. - Fee for single will plus addition drafting

*Administration of Estates are charged on a time basis. Please discuss your needs with our Estate Planning Team.

**Rates are subject to change.

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