Wills, Estates & Probates

Preparing Wills & Estates in Lismore

Provide Certainty for Your Family

Drafting a will is one of the most important things you can do, as is designating a power of attorney. In the case of the former, it will ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes–and not those of the government. In the case of the latter, it ensures that a person you designate is empowered to make decisions on you behalf when you’re no longer able to. David Hunter Solicitor in Lismore can help you with all details concerning your will, estates and power of attorney.

Our lawyers will advise you on matters concerning estate and probate laws. This is a legal process that’s sometimes required to validate a deceased person’s will–allowing the executor to carry out administration of the deceased person’s estate. For example, a financial institution may need a grant of probate to release the deceased person’s funds to the executor.

If you’d like to draft, update or revoke a will, contact our Lismore legal team today. You can reach us on (02) 6621 2611.

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Providing Wide-Ranging Legal Services

If you’re looking to get your affairs in order, David Hunter Solicitor is happy to help. The following are just a few of the Lismore will, estate and probate matters we assist with:

Drafting & updating wills
Drafting & revoking powers of attorney
Drafting & revoking enduring guardian documents
Arranging enduring power of attorney
Applying for probate
Challenging wills
Deceased estate claims
Estate planning administration
Letters of administration

With our assistance, you can enjoy peace of mind and control over asset distribution. We will take care of the time-consuming paperwork, as well as explain your obligations and benefits to you without the legal jargon.

In addition to wills and estates, we can assist with matters concerning family law, as well as commercial and property law. Though we are based in Lismore, we are able to travel as required.

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Will & Deceased Estate Support

If you would like to dispute a will or arrange deceased asset management, we can assist. Our staff will clearly delineate who is responsible for administering the deceased estate–and thus funeral arrangements, notifications, asset securing, liability payments, etc.

We appreciate that losing a loved one is stressful enough without getting bogged down in legal complexities regarding the will of the deceased. You can count on us to guide you through each phase of the legal process, offering practical advice and support along the way. Via probate, we’ll do all we can to ensure the will is recognised under the relevant authorities.

To avoid time-consuming and stressful issues resulting from a will, it’s important to ensure it is drafted and ratified correctly. We can help facilitate this process, as well as update your will as required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is required for a will to be valid?

To be valid, a will must be in writing and signed by the testator. Additionally, the testator must be of sound mind and judgement. The signature of the will must be witnessed by two people–neither of whom is a beneficiary or the spouse of the testator. Finally, both witnesses must sign the will in the presence of the testator (as well as each other).
What can invalidate a will?

There are a number of things that can render a will invalid. If the will is not properly witnessed, if the testator was not of sound mind at the time the will was formulated, or if the will was subsequently revoked, it is invalid. Other potential grounds for invalidating a will include undue influence and fraud.
What is enduring power of attorney?

Enduring power of attorney (EPA) is a legal document that gives an individual the authority to make decisions on your behalf. This can include financial and property related decisions, as well as personal welfare decisions.