My practice, Springdale Legal, is offering simple wills for half the usual price, in addition to Enduring Powers of Attorney (to be used in the event of incapacitation) and a 50% discount on other legal services, including drafting of contracts, employment agreements, and other general legal advice (cannot give fixed price here obviously - how long is a piece of string!)
This offer is for simple wills which can be completed by email and by phone. For very detailed estate planning, I can visit your residence/business, however further costs will apply. Offer applies until 14 November, however date of completion of will, will depend on demand.
Please contact me by phone or email (email preferred). There is no fee of course for a quote or brief discussions.
If by phone, please leave a message and your call will be returned by Monday.
As part of this offer, we will not generally keep the will, however we will provide advice on how to apply for probate upon the death of the testator, so that you may be able to not need any further assistance from a solicitor.
I will be online Friday evening between 8:30 and 10:30, also Saturday midday until 2pm and 8:30pm until 10:30pm and Sunday evening, so ask away! I am always available by phone or email.
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Notes about wills:
Having a valid will is important for all adults (and for minors also, if you are married!) For everyone, marriage revokes a will, so if you have recently married, you need to write one which is valid.
Apart from dealing with property, wills can express wishes about use and disposal of your (and/or your partner's) body, appoint executors and appoint guardians of children.
You could use a cheap DIY will kit, however a properly drafted legal will can avoid pitfalls. Simple oversights now can cause untold bitterness and expense later on.
Speaking to a solicitor such as us can answer questions about loss of capacity, validity of wills, extent of an estate, including intestacy (dying without a will) and family provision. For example, what happens if you and your partner die at the same time? Should assets be sold or transferred to avoid a CGT liability? Legally, non-lawyers cannot provide advice about wills and estate planning (ACCC V Murray).
Note: The public trustee can often prepare a will free of charge, however may take large management fees for administration of the estate.
Luckily I have negated the need for this by making the decision to never die. Thats a saving of $150! What have you done today ozB?