Our Estate Planning and Estate Administration team has extensive experience and commercial acumen in assisting our clients with respect to planning and management of their assets and wealth.
We take the time to understand your objectives and circumstances and tailor a solution for your needs. It is worth planning strategies and structures to protect and plan the management of your assets, both during your life and after your death.
Our team can assist you with:
advice on business and family succession structures,
preparation of simple and complex Wills and trust arrangements,
estate planning advice and structures,
management of family disputes and contested Wills,
Powers of Attorney and other structures to assist flexibility with your personal and business affairs,
estate administration, Probate and Letters of Administration, and
restructuring.
Our Wills, Estate Planning & Deceased Estates Services
Wills and Estate Planning
Deceased Estates
Estate Disputes
Who You’ll Work With
Peter Lumb
Andrew Lumb
Richard Hamilton
Stephanie Chafer
Topics We’ve Written About
Single Parent? What Do You Need To Do To Protect Your Assets And Family In Your Will
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that in June 2020 there were 7.2 million families in Australia. Of these 1 million (14.2%) were 'one-parent' families. With over 64% of the one-parent families having children under the age of 18 years, there is a growing...
Blended families – what to consider when making a Will
A blended family is when you enter into a new relationship and you and/or your partner are bringing with you children (whether under the age of 18 or older) from a previous relationship. Because of these family dynamics, the preparation of a Will and an Estate Plan...
How A Well Drafted Will Or Estate Plan Could Save Your Family From A Bitter Argument
The time when many families are at their least unified and most fractured is often not at the death of a valued family member, but in the division of their estate. We have recently seen reports of cases where very wealthy individuals attempt to arrange their affairs...
Choosing The Right Guardian For Your Children – Something To Think About When Making Your Will
Making a decision about who would look after your children and raise them in the event of your death is not an easy decision to make, but if you have children, updating your Will to provide for this possibility is a must. Why is appointing a guardian sensible? You may...
My Loved One Has Died. What Do I Do?
After the death of a loved one, it is important that you take the time to grieve for your loss. This emotional time can be made more stressful for some as there are legal steps that need to be taken during this difficult time. Finalising someone’s affairs and...
Did I Just Give My Child A Gift, A Loan Or Early Inheritance?
It is not uncommon these days to hear about parents offering their children a bit of cash to help out during hard times. However, it may be necessary to think about what potential problems this generous offer may cause in the future. When providing financial...
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