Estate Planning

Estate planning is a process which considers every aspect of your legal and financial situation. This includes a properly drawn Will which will ensure that your money and assets are divided amongst your family, friends or nominated beneficiary, according to your wishes. 

Under the relevant legislation, if a person dies (whether there is a Will or not) and adequate provision has not been made from the estate for the proper maintenance and support of the deceased person's spouse, child or dependant; the court has a wide discretion, on application by the aggrieved person to order that some provision from the estate be made for that person.

Whether or not the application is successful, it may be many months before administration of the estate can be completed. 

Estate planning ensures that complex family situations, business partnerships, taxation requirements, and any other legal or financial matters are carefully considered.

In this way, your family and friends will receive the benefits of your estate without incurring legal or emotional problems.