In relation to wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney, this offer repeats one offered in November - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/168750. I had a good response, though to be honest it still confuses me how a deal about a free online course that you could just access on Youtube has more views than a legal instrument all individuals should have! Please see the previous offer for further information about wills.
In addition to the wills offer, I am offering taxation advice and commercial drafting (for example, contracts or partnership agreements) at one third of the maximum rate I am entitled to charge under the relevant Costs Order (http://www.legalcosts.wa.gov.au/pdf/Solicitors%20Costs%20201… - please see Item 701 - equates to $154 per hour). I will of course give a quote before commencing any work.
As I have said previously, I have vast experience in the ATO and am an experienced solicitor, and while it may be unusual to offer a discount on legal services, there is a legitimate reason - I have had to change States due to family reasons, so am rebuilding part of my client base. The internet offers opportunities for both legal practitioners and clients. Rest assured, these jobs will receive no more or less commitment, nor less legal protection (PI etc).
I will be online over the coming days to answer queries, however please feel welcome to contact me (email preferred).
Just as a quick guide as to the process, I will provide you with a document containing general notes of items to consider, such as your record keeping requirements, pensions, property which can and cannot be bequeathed, information about joint/several tenancy, and execution and storage of your will. If you identify any complex issues here, further discussion may be necessary.
To prepare the will, you need to provide:
- your full name, address and occupation;
- name of your partner (and status eg. wife/husband);
- name and address of someone who could act as guardian of your children should your partner die before you;
- appointment of (preferably) 2 executors;
- gifting wishes, namely:
- any monetary amount to (name and address);
- any fractional division of estate to (name and address);
- to whom you wish to leave the remainder of your estate (after any specific gifts).
Beneficiaries are dependent on that person/persons surviving you - if one does not, the next receives the gift.
A suggested descending order is partner, children (and grandchildren as a substitution), siblings (and
nieces/nephews as a substitution), and charity or trust. Please consider if one child will receive gift if
other(s) predecease you.
- instructions to deal with your digital legacy, including passwords for social media and wishes re closing
accounts/giving photos to family members etc.
I usually just wait for Law week when companies offer free Wills.