WILLS & ESTATES SERVICES
Elbatti Legal has experienced Wills and Estate Lawyers Sydney who assist clients with all aspects of estate planning, succession planning, and deceased estate administration throughout New South Wales. Our estate lawyers can help with preparing, reviewing, updating, and contesting Wills, as well as drafting Powers of Attorney NSW, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship NSW documents to ensure your personal, financial, and medical affairs are properly protected. Whether you require a Will lawyer in Sydney, estate planning lawyer, power of attorney lawyer, or legal advice regarding protecting your assets and loved ones, our team provides practical and tailored solutions designed to meet your individual circumstances.
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We also provide comprehensive legal assistance with Grant of Probate NSW applications, Letters of Administration NSW, Family Provision Claims, contested Wills, inheritance disputes, executor duties, and estate litigation matters. Our experienced probate lawyers and deceased estate lawyers guide executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and family members through the legal process with clear advice and strong representation. If you are searching for Wills and Estates Lawyers Sydney, Probate Lawyers Sydney, Family Provision Claim Lawyers, Estate Dispute Lawyers, Contesting a Will NSW, Grant of Probate NSW, Letters of Administration NSW, or Estate Administration Lawyers Sydney, Elbatti Legal is committed to protecting your interests and achieving the best possible outcome for your matter.
A Will is a legal document that outlines how your assets and estate will be distributed after your passing. It allows you to appoint beneficiaries, nominate an executor to manage your estate, and provide clear instructions to help ensure your wishes are carried out.
An Enduring Guardianship document allows you to appoint a trusted person or persons to make important health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make those decisions yourself. It can provide peace of mind by ensuring your personal wishes and wellbeing are managed by someone you trust.
There are two main types of Powers of Attorney available in New South Wales:
1. General Power of Attorney
A General Power of Attorney is a legal document where you, known as the principal, appoint one or more trusted persons to act as your Attorney. Your Attorney can manage financial and legal matters on your behalf, including dealing with property, banking, and other assets. This type of Power of Attorney is generally used while you still have the capacity to make your own decisions.
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2. Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is similar to a General Power of Attorney, however it continues to operate if you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself. It allows you to appoint one or more trusted persons to manage your legal and financial affairs, providing ongoing protection and support when needed.
Probate is the legal process of applying to the Supreme Court of New South Wales for a Grant of Probate, which confirms the validity of a deceased person’s Will and authorises the executor to administer the estate.
This process involves preparing and filing the required Court documents, identifying and valuing estate assets, paying outstanding debts and liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets and funds to the beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the Will. The executor is also responsible for ensuring the estate is administered in accordance with the law and the wishes outlined in the Will.
A Family Provision Claim is an application made to the Supreme Court of New South Wales by an eligible person seeking a share or a larger share of a deceased person’s estate. To make a claim, you must be considered an eligible person under the law and believe that you were either left out of the Will or did not receive adequate provision from the estate for your proper maintenance, education, or advancement in life.
Family Provision Claims can often be complex and time-sensitive, making it important to obtain legal advice as early as possible to protect your rights and understand your entitlements under the law.
Letters of Administration is a Court Order made by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that authorises an appointed person, known as an administrator, to manage and distribute the estate of a deceased person who passed away without a valid Will.
The administrator is responsible for identifying and collecting estate assets, paying any outstanding debts and liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets in accordance with the laws of intestacy in New South Wales.
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Head Office
43 Charles Street,
LIVERPOOL NSW 2170
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 48
LIVERPOOL NSW 1871