The making of your Will and the management of your Estate after your death are very serious matters. You must not ignore the implications of your Will upon your family.

If you die without a Will then your Estate will be distributed according to the Succession Act 1981 which may not reflect how you intended your Estate be distributed.

The Succession Act 1981 is very rigid and details a set method of distribution of your Estate therefore the careful consideration and preparation of your Will is essential. Leaving a clear guide as to how you intend for your Estate to be distributed after you die is cost effective and may avoid lengthy disputes and Court proceedings.

Please remember that your Will should be updated on a regular basis and must be updated in the event of a divorce or separation, marriage, entering into a defacto relationship, birth of children or grandchildren, change in financial circumstances or upon the death of your Executor or Beneficiary.

Consideration should also be afforded to the importance of appointing guardians and ensuring the financial security of any children dependant upon you or in your care. Addressing such an issue may require the establishment of a trust and we can also assist you in this regard, should we in our professional opinion regard that this is necessary.

Free Wills

We at Parker Simmonds Solicitors recognise the importance of having a Will. As our service to the community we, at your request, are able to draft and prepare or update your Will on your behalf at no cost (conditions apply).

There may be a charge imposed if your Will is complex which includes the creation of trusts and complex distribution of assets. Most Wills are simple and unlikely to incur a charge from us.

Managing Your Estate

In the event of your death it is important that your Estate is managed in a professional manner to ensure that the assets are distributed properly and in a timely manner.

We have considerable experience in managing Estates including the obtaining of Probate, or where there is no Will applying for Letters of Administration.

Consideration must be given as to whether a Will is suspicious, unfair or invalid and our understanding professional staff can help with any concerns you may have in this regard.

From the outset of your case we will advise you of your anticipated legal fees and will keep you fully informed of your legal costs throughout the progression of your case.