Wills and Estates

At Cosgriff Orchard Legal we strive to give you the ability to define the future of your succeeding generations. Our professionals in this unique area of law will ensure that you understand all of the choices that are available to you and the potential outcomes of the decisions you make. We offer assistance ranging from very simple to the most complex affairs.

Many people do not have a current Will or do not fully understand the advantages of a Power of Attorney. At Cosgriff Orchard Legal we will speak to you in easy to understand terms and explain how important both Wills and Powers of Attorney can be. Having a valid Will guarantees that your assets are dealt with in the way that you want.

It is also important to regularly update your Will as circumstances can change with marriage separation and additions to the family. Even if you think you have little to leave, you should make a Will which complies with legal requirements.

Powers of Attorney will allow you to appoint a trusted person to deal with matters on your behalf. There are different types of Powers of Attorney and it is important you get the right advice to cover your situation. We can assist you in drawing medical and financial Powers of Attorney as well as Enduring Powers of Guardianships.

At Cosgriff Orchard Legal we will also provide assistance in the administration of estates when the loss of a loved one occurs. Our professional and caring staff can ease the burden on the family by taking care of the legal particulars and helping sort out the details.

We will provide assistance with matters including the application to the Court for a Grant of Probate, the collection and management of Trust Estates and the distribution of assets and entitlements to beneficiaries.

We can assist our clients with the following services:

  • Drafting a new Will
  • Reviewing your current Will
  • Drafting and reviewing Powers of Attorney
  • Administration of deceased estates
  • Application for probate (persons dying with a valid Will)
  • Application for letters of administration (persons dying without a Will)
  • Testator Family Maintenance Claims (challenging a Will)
  • Guardianships and Financial Orders

For further information please see the following:

Wills

Specialised Wills involving Trusts

Powers of Attorney

 

Will Instructions Will Instructions (33 KB)