Wills, Estates & Elder Law
Estate planning isn’t just making a Will. Making a Will isn’t just grabbing a ‘legal Will kit’ and filling in the blanks. You only get one chance to get it right. The modern family comes with many varied elements and a one stop shop would rarely cover your needs. For example, do any of the following elements apply to you? These are just a small number of the elements that could impact what provisions you need in your Will to protect your wishes and make for a smooth administration of your Estate. We can help with the following:
- Blended family
- Director of a Company
- Trustee of a Trust
- Own a business
- Minor beneficiaries
- Beneficiaries in need of asset protection
Did you know that your superannuation doesn’t form part of your Estate and you need to put additional steps in place, outside your Will, to ensure your super is distributed in accordance with your wishes. Estate planning is not just doing a Will. You should also take into consideration the existing structure of assets, such as how you own property, your interests in Trusts and Companies and minimising any tax consequences on your Estate and beneficiaries.
Preparing for the future does not have to be a daunting task. At GMC Lawyers, we are here to take the stress out of the planning and preparation that comes with updating or renewing your Wills, putting Enduring Powers of Attorney in place and Estate administration. We can also advise you on Advance Health Directives, Aged Care and Retirement Living as well as Elder Law.
We can help with the following:
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Advance Health Directives
- Estate Claims and Disputes
- Aged Care and Retirement Villages
- Elder Law
- Succession Planning
- Superannuation and death benefits
- Taxation and bankruptcy