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Wills, Estate Planning & Disability Law
wills, estate Planning & disability Law
Planning for your family’s future after you have passed away is an important task.
On incapacity or death, having a well thought out Estate Plan not only saves your estate and your beneficiaries a significant amount of money, but protects your assets and your loved ones.
Our experienced solicitors will take the time to discuss with you your current situation and will provide advice and solutions that will achieve the best outcome for your family. We also have experience working with clients with physical and intellectual impairments, and their families.
Our compassionate Estate Planning team will guide you through:
- Tax minimisation strategies;
- Care for minor beneficiaries or those with disabilities;
- NDIS issues;
- Preparation of your Will;
- Testamentary Trusts;
- Disability Trusts;
- Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives;
- Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations;
- Making sure assets held in companies and trusts go where you intend.
Granny Flat Arrangements
We also assist clients with Granny Flat Arrangements. Not everyone wants to go into retirement village living and Granny Flat Arrangements can be an excellent alternative. Our solicitors will help you navigate through the various legal issues and will ensure arrangements are put in place to protect you (including your pension!).
Contact us today to see how we can help you.
Probate & Administration of Estates
When a loved one passes away it is often a difficult and emotional time and if you have been named as executor in a will this can add to the stress. Our compassionate and experienced team of solicitors can help guide you through the legal requirements and process to ensure the estate is wound up and administered as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Estate Administration is the process of distributing assets of a deceased persons estate to their beneficiaries. If you have been named as executor in a will then you have legal obligations that you must adhere to. These obligations include arranging the funeral, protecting the deceased’s assets, ensuring estate debts are paid, properly identifying beneficiaries, selling estate assets, considering the tax issues of the estate, ensuring both the deceased and estate tax is paid, distributing the estate assets in accordance with the will and defending any claim that is made against the estate.
You may also be required to obtain Probate of the Will so that you can deal with the assets of the estate.
What is Probate?
Probate is obtained by making an application to the Supreme Court and is a document issued by the Supreme Court that recognises a person’s authority to deal with the estate of the deceased. Most ‘asset holders’ (such as banks or superannuation funds) will require this document before they agree to release a deceased’s assets to an executor.
We can help you with all facets of Estate Administration and Probate and in doing so will make sure that you are protected from personal liability, whilst acting in the role of executor.
Letters of Administration
If your loved one dies without a will (known as dying intestate) or the executor appointed under the will has died or is no longer able or willing to act, our team can give advice and help you obtain Letters of Administration.
Letters of Administration is obtained by applying to the Supreme Court and is a document issued by the Supreme Court that appoints an eligible person to administer the deceased person’s estate.
The court appointed person is known as the Administrator (and has a similar role to an Executor).
Who will inherit if there is no will?
When the deceased didn’t leave a will, the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) will determine who will inherit and in what proportions. Our experienced team of solicitors can provide advice on who will inherit from the deceased and what share they will receive.
Is your estate plan up-to-date?
We offer a free, 20 minute no-obligation review of your existing Will and Enduring Power of Attorney to check whether these documents reflect your current wishes.
Choosing the right legal representation is crucial to achieving the best outcomes for your legal matters. At Brennans Solicitors, we understand the importance of trust, expertise, and personalised service. Our commitment to excellence and our client-focused approach ensure that we provide top-tier legal solutions tailored to your unique needs. Here’s why Brennans Solicitors is the right choice for you.
Experience You Can Trust
We are experts in commercial law and offer a wide range of specialised legal services
We have a deep understanding of the local market and legal landscape on the Sunshine Coast
We provide Personalised service and legal advice that address each client's unique needs and concerns.
We offer clear communication, ensuring our clients are well informed and understand the process
We are a proactive legal team, offering advice and Strategy planning to help clients protect their interests
We have a proven track record of successful outcomes, backed by decades of experience.
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