Wills & Estates
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At Caldwell Solicitors we can assist you with wills, estates and powers of attorney.
Wills
There is a large number of people who either do not have a Will or their Will is outdated.
With changing circumstances in life such as the birth of children or grandchildren, the death of a beneficiary or executor, changes in financial, home or property or divorce, you should regularly review you will to ensure that it is effective.
Wills are essential to make sure that your assets are distributed to those you want, and to avoid lengthy and costly litigation that can erode your estate’s value or cost undue hardship to those close to you.
A Will is a complex legal document which should be prepared by your Solicitor. For a few hundred dollars now it can give you peace of mind and save a lot of money and heart ache for your loved ones down the track.
Estates
We can assist executors in a deceased estate matters by attending to all the requirements associated with the collection of your assets, application for probate, transmission applications and the distribution of your estate.
The passing of a loved one can be a difficult time, but with sound and sensitive legal advice, the process can be less painful.
Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is an important life planning document.
Appointing an attorney can give your attorney the legal authority to look after your financial and/or medical affairs on your behalf either immediately, or in the event that you are unable to make your own decisions.
The preparation of a Power of Attorney takes careful thought and you can draw on our years of experience to ensure your wishes are carried out in the use of the power of attorney.
Whilst it seems odd to think about preparing a power of attorney while you are young, fit and healthy - that is exactly the time to do so. Once you are lacking in capacity, it is too late to give a power of attorney, so act sooner rather than later.
