The following assets can typically be included in a will:

• real estate;
• bank accounts;
• investment accounts;
• personal possessions;
• life insurance;
• business shares; and
• digital assets.

Get in touch with us to find out how to ensure that all of your assets are accounted for and distributed according to your wishes.

In general, we recommend reviewing your will every three to five years or when significant life events occur, such as marriage or divorce, birth or adoption of children, the passing of a spouse, executor, or beneficiary, acquisition or sale of significant assets, changes in tax laws, relocation to a new state, or experiencing incapacity or disability.

Contact us if you intend to update your existing will or need to discuss how to update your will.

This is not always the case. In some circumstances, a will is necessary to ensure that assets are distributed according to your wishes. Indeed, if your will is not updated to reflect changes in your assets, some assets may not be distributed according to your wishes.

Contact us if you wish to discuss how to update your existing will.

The probate administration process for a will in Australia involves submitting an application to the Supreme Court of the relevant state or territory. This involves proving the validity of the will, appointing an executor, and distributing the assets in accordance with the will’s instructions. 

If you wish to ensure a smooth and efficient estate distribution process, we recommend contacting us immediately. Our team of lawyers has extensive experience and expertise to guide you through every step of the probate process, ensuring that your wishes are respected and legally executed.

If someone dies without a will, the distribution of their assets will be determined by the intestacy laws of the jurisdiction where they were domiciled at the time of their death. In Australia, each state and territory has its own intestacy laws that specify the order in which relatives are entitled to inherit the deceased person’s assets. If the deceased had assets overseas, the distribution of those assets will also be determined by the laws of the country where the assets are located. 

It is important to seek legal advice from us to ensure that the distribution of overseas assets is properly coordinated with the distribution of local assets.

The probate process is the legal process of distributing an estate after someone has passed away. The length of the probate process varies and can take anywhere from several months to several years, depending on the size and complexity of the estate.

Contact us to find out how to ensure a smooth and efficient distribution of the estate in your matter. 

The cost of preparing a will or administrating an estate in Australia can vary depending on the complexity of the assets. In order to get a specific quote, it would be best to contact us directly. Our lawyers can assess your specific needs and provide you with a fixed-fee quote.