Wills, Powers Of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship

Reliable Will Disputes Services & More in Dapto & Wollongong

Whether you’re creating a Will or looking to grant Power of Attorney, it’s vital to seek professional legal advice to ensure all facets of these matters are thoroughly considered and addressed. Williamson Isabella Lawyers offer skilled legal assistance in these subjects to ensure you get the right outcome for your unique needs. We can assist with all matters relating to:

Wills
Complex Wills – testamentary trusts
Contesting Wills
Powers of Attorney
Inheritance rights
Revocation of Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Guardianship
Enduring Guardianship

Should I Make A Will?

People usually put off making a Will until they’re older, but anyone over 18 years old can make one and should. Preparing a Will ensures that your assets will be distributed how you choose in the event of your death. Without a Will, there is no guarantee that your belongings will go to the people you intended. If you have assets and personal belongings that you would like to be distributed in a particular way, especially if you have children, creating a Will is essential, and you should do it now.

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney grants a person authority to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf and manage your assets. There are two types of Powers of Attorney documents you can grant:

General Power of Attorney, in which you can appoint someone to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf, but only while you have the capacity to make your own decisions.
Enduring Power of Attorney, which allows the appointment person to continue to make financial and legal decisions for you, even if you lose the capacity to do so yourself.

As a legal document, it is imperative to consult a qualified lawyer to prepare your Power of Attorney document to ensure it’s complete and accurate for your wishes. Williamson Isabella Lawyers have extensive experience in granting Power of Attorney, so you can be assured that you’re in safe hands.

Enduring Guardianships

All too often people focus on their financial affairs and financial management when Estate planning, regularly neglecting their future health, medical and lifestyle requirements.

An Enduring Guardian is a person appointed by you with the authority to make decisions on your behalf relating to health and lifestyle choices in that event you lose the capacity to do so. An Enduring Guardian can make decisions relating to your health and medical needs, dental care and where you live. Without an Enduring Guardian appointed by you there is no guarantee who will be able to make these types of decisions, regardless of your marital status.

As a legal document, it is imperative to consult a qualified lawyer to prepare your Deed of Appointment of Enduring Guardian to ensure that your wishes are recognised. Williamson Isabella Lawyers have extensive experience in preparing and advising on estate planning documents including Enduring Guardianships, so you can be assured that you’re in safe hands.

Contesting Wills

Has a loved one passed away and you feel that you have not been adequately provided for in their Will or have been left out all together? A Family Provision Claim under the Succession Act allows for an eligible person who has been inadequately provided for or completely left out of a Will to challenge the Will to receive adequate provision.

Contesting a Will can be a complex process and that is why it is important to ensure you engage a team that you can trust and are experienced in these types of claims. At Williamson Isabella Lawyers we are not only experienced in contesting Wills but will guide you through the process and advise on your prospects of success.

A Family Provision Claim can be, at times, a period of heighted emotion. At Williamson Isabella we focus on the needs of our clients while negotiating a successful outcome for our client while making sure that all parties to the dispute can move on afterwards.

Contact our friendly team today to discuss your options.