Wills and Estates

Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardians

Succession is an area of law that covers more than making a will. It is important for people to plan ahead to ensure that their estate is distributed in the manner intended and to avoid costly legal disputes between beneficiaries.

Kent McRae’s experienced lawyers can provide advice from simple wills to more in-depth wills incorporating testamentary and disability trusts. Kent McRae also assists clients to delegate financial, medical, and lifestyle decisions by way of a Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian.

Estate Administration

Kent McRae’s services include acting in applications for probate and administration of estates. Acting as an executor of an estate is often an emotional and difficult experience. Kent McRae aims to provide a supportive and professional service in dealing with an estate.

Estate Disputes

Circumstances will sometimes arise where a party feels they have not been provided with appropriate benefit from an estate. Kent McRae appreciates the importance of maintaining family relationships and in the case of will disputes will attempt to resolve the dispute without the need to issue formal legal proceedings.

In our experience, most estate disputes can be settled at or before mediation, minimizing, the costs and strain on family relationships. Sometimes litigation is the last process available to resolve a matter. We can provide advice and act in relation to claims against an estate when necessary.

For more information in relation to Wills and Estate, matters contact Austin McRae or Sean Daly on (02) 6931 0600.