Wills & Estates
Thinking about wills and estates and what may happen after you are gone is stressful. Solari & Stock Lawyers know estate planning, will preparation, contesting a will, and probate are laborious processes, and they can provide specialist assistance to ease the burden. Call Solari & Stock Lawyers on (02) 9540 4111 about wills and estates law to ensure an even heavier burden is not passed onto your loved ones.
Our wills and estate services
Based in Miranda, Solari & Stock have been practising in the St George-Sutherland area for over 20 years. With large superannuation entitlements, substantial investment portfolios and concerns about maximising investment strategy benefits for future generations, there is a demand for estate planning and specifically designed wills. Our experienced lawyers treat every case with respect and confidence to assist our clients achieve their goals.
Our wills and estate expertise
Solari & Stock Lawyers help in these complex areas:
- will preparation
- estate planning
- testamentary trust wills
- contesting a will
- powers of attorney
- appointment of enduring guardians
- superannuation entitlements
- applications for Probate
- applications for Letters of Administration
- representing executors and beneficiaries of estates
- estate litigation
Preparing wills
A will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign and it is vital to have it prepared by an expert. This ensures your will is valid and your intentions obtain the benefit of the full force and effect of the law. An invalid will can lead to intestacy, your wishes not being carried out, not adequately providing for your loved ones, or other people claiming from your estate.
Solari & Stock can ensure you have all the relevant documents, such as a properly drafted will, enduring powers of attorney which covers all financial decisions, enduring guardianship which appoints a family member or associate to make all relevant medical decisions, and a death benefit nomination settling the superannuation fund beneficiaries.
Solari & Stock Lawyers guide you through your estate options. We prepare your will to ensure all your wishes are expressed clearly to avoid any future contest of your will. With Solari & Stock, you can be sure your estate is managed just as you intended.
Contesting a will
Contesting a will is common and Solari & Stock Lawyers assist in pursuing or defending a claim against an estate on your behalf. A will may be contested for many reasons. A person may seek further provision for a beneficiary or family member, may assert a will was altered or procured by fraud or undue influence, may assert that a will was not the last will of the deceased, or may assert that the deceased was not in a fit state of mind.
Probate and Executors
Applying for probate is a formal procedure and requires competent legal advice. Expert legal advice is especially required for large estates. Executors can be personally liable for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty or failing to comply with the terms of the will.
Solari & Stock Lawyers assist executors in administration of a deceased estate, such as obtaining probate, liaising with the court, looking after financial assets and debts, advising executors to act in the best interests of the estate, distribution of the estate, and record keeping. Our expert legal advice ensures the estate and the executor meet their legal obligations.
Choose Solari & Stock for your wills and estates needs
Even though do-it-yourself wills are legal, they do not cover all legal contingencies. As a result, your will may be contested or may not properly reflect your wishes in the circumstances that have arisen. The costs of using a competent lawyer are small compared to the risks you run by not seeking quality professional advice.
Call Solari & Stock on (02) 9540 4111.
