Successional Law Assistance – Tweed Heads, NSW & QLD
Planning, Administration, Litigation
At Budd & Piper Solicitors & Conveyancers, we have an experienced team working in the area of succession law. We have worked with countless clients throughout Tweed Heads, Northern NSW and the Gold Coast, Queensland, offering a range of services relating to succession law, including estate planning and administration.
Estate planning – drafting wills and enduring Powers of Attorney that are tailored to your personal requirements, and also preparing documents such as advanced health directives and associated documents.
Estate administration – involving the administration and finalisation of a deceased estate, from the death of the will-maker until the final distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries. This includes identifying all the assets and liabilities of the deceased, obtaining a grant of probate where required, attending to the payment of debts and liabilities of the estate, and transferring the remaining cash and property of the estate to beneficiaries.
Estate litigation – We are able to provide general advice to persons who wish to contest the will or wish to seek further provision from the estate.
Our team can also assist you in matters pertaining to the preparation of wills, as well as drafting documents in relation to powers of attorney and
guardianships. For further information on our range of services, including rates and bookings, speak with one of our friendly team members today. We’re here to assist you.
Wills & Estate Planning NSW
In New South Wales, wills are governed by the Succession Act 2006. A will is a binding and enforceable legal document that appoints executors, who are the person with authority to deal with your assets and administer your estate, and also appoints beneficiaries who will receive gifts of property under the will. The term ‘property’ includes real estate, cash, shares, motor vehicles, household and personal effects.
Although will planning and estate planning can be seen as one and the same, the latter goes further, recording your wishes regarding your health, finances, and more.
When going about planning your estate or making a will, it is helpful first to itemise your property, including bank accounts, land, shares and other assets, and also to assemble a list of any debts, review your superannuation accounts, update your insurance, and make a list of the persons you wish to confer a benefit upon under your will. Ideally, that list will include the full names and addresses of each person you wish to include in your will.
At Budd & Piper Solicitors & Conveyancers, we will take the time to listen to your requirements, and learn about your personal circumstances and wishes, before drafting a will for you that reflects all relevant matters. We also can assist in matters relating to estate administration, including obtaining a grant of probate in either NSW or QLD as required, and settling estate debts. We can also provide preliminary advice in relation to estate litigation matters, involving either court proceedings already commenced or contemplated proceedings, regarding the validity of a will or a persons' eligibility to contest a will. Whilst we are not able to accept instructions to conduct litigation in relation to wills or deceased estates, we can provide preliminary advice and refer you to a trusted colleague who is able to conduct or defend such litigation on your behalf.
Speak with us today for further information on wills and succession law in New South Wales and Queensland. Our Tweed Heads solicitor will be more than happy to assist you, helping ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
Since 1927
At Budd & Piper Solicitors & Conveyancers, our firm has been proudly serving the people of Northern New South Wales and Gold Coast, Queensland since 1927. Based in Tweed Heads, we provide honest, reliable and affordable legal services in all matters relating to:
- Business law
- Conveyancing in NSW & Queensland
- Leasing
- Retirement living & aged care advice
- Elder law advice
- Wills
- Guardianship & advanced care directives
- Powers of attorney
- Probate & deceased estates in New South Wales & Queensland
- General legal advice
With a strong focus on personalised service, we have been able to foster long-lasting client relationships throughout the years. We also provide off-street parking and disability access to our offices for your convenience. To book in an initial consultation, speak with one of our team members today.
