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(WA) Solicitors' Will $190-$250, Enduring Power of Attorney/Guardianship $110 - Springdale Legal

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After a good response in 2014, Springdale Legal is again offering reduced-price Wills and Powers of Attorney.
I am principal of the practice, admitted as a solicitor in WA, so this deal is only for WA residents.
$190 wills are professionally drafted for individuals, married or otherwise, with children or otherwise, but not in blended families. $250 wills include blended families and other complex matters.
For wills, upon engagement, we provide instructions as to what to consider in your will, as well as a questionnaire so we can write a preliminary draft, followed by a phone consultation for clarification and estate planning advice, along with signing instructions to execute your will after you receive it.
You can find my contact details on my website, and verify qualifications on the Legal Practice Board website.
Please note, this is obviously different from a 'fill in a form online' DIY will. We cannot keep the will, and this offer is entirely unrelated to administration of the estate (process after death of the testator) - administration can be a condition of some (free) providers.
For EPAs, we will confirm names, whether EPA is to begin immediately or 'contingent', joint or several status of attorneys etc, by phone and email.
I will only check this thread tomorrow - any particular queries, please send to me by email - so please don't spread too much misinformation! Please note: wills will be completed early October, EPAs can be completed immediately.

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  • How much for a Will with a testamentary trust?

    • It really depends on whether it is discretionary, disability etc. Please send me an email.

  • +3

    whats the normal price?

    • Around my area generally, a basic will is between $440 and $660, EPA around $200. I am normally comparable.

  • +3

    Thanks. Can you clarify briefly the difference between your wills and the $12.95 ones you can get at the post office?

    • +2

      IANAL, but would say one takes into account your personal situation and wishes, and is prepared by someone specifically looking at your situation (and who likely has at least a number of years preparing them). The other one is deliberately as general as possible so as many people as possible can buy/use it.

      Post office one might be ok for extremely straight-forward situations, but anything else I wouldn't be so sure.

      • Correct. Like many jobs, you may be able to DIY, but there's a big difference between that and an insured licenced professional.

  • I just bought a will kit and enduring power of attorney kit from the post office. Think it cost $50-$60.

  • Vendor in title please.

    • As you request!

  • You can buy the kit etc, but it is a good idea to get prfessional advice on how to not create an utter mess for your heirs.

    • +1

      No amount of professional advice will prevent heirs from creating an utter mess if they contest.

      • Sure, but if it is set up properly, mostly people don't get too far contesting just because they feel like it. Often, people feeling 'left out' and therefore unloved are the most aggrieved and contest. That's where thoughtful input can help a lot.

  • You can draw up the Will yourself for free. Just your time.

    • +1

      Yep. Nowhere near as hard as it's made out to be.

  • I think the price is fairly competitive no complaints there. If I were to get one done and wanted one for my wife is there anything that can be done? Her's would be identical other than changing the names around on the document so seems a bit excessive in comparison

    • Yes, would be happy to take off 20% for wills for two partners.

  • +1

    Wills can definitely get complicated. For the Enduring Power of Attorney (nominating a proxy to manage your financial affairs), this is a simple, free option: http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/_files/epa_kit.pdf

    OP oxleyroad, would you be able to give some examples of where getting an EPA written by a lawyer may be beneficial?

    Regarding an Enduring Power of Guardianship & options related to that (ie documentation of healthcare and lifestyle wishes) - I would recommend going to speak to a doctor who understands EPGs & Advance Health Directives.
    Here is a helpful website on advance care planning to help you understand more about the options: http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Advance-care-plannin…

    • Thanks for the links.
      In answer to your question, yes I can give examples - every time!
      For a relatively small cost, it is important for you, in consultation with someone, to consider whether your attorneys should act jointly or severally, whether to substitute attorneys, when to activate the EPA etc etc. Not to mention a lawyer is fully insured, and can safely retain documents and liaise with parties who may not wish to liaise with each other! Just some personal experience…

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