Wills and estate planning

We can prepare a Will, power of attorney or document appointing an enduring guardian.

We provide our Wills and Estates services on a fixed fee basis wherever possible.
Wills and estates
Wills and estate planning for the family
Wills and Estate Planning

Wills and Estates services

Some of the ways we can help:

  1. Draft a Will

  2. Prepare and provide advice on a Power of Attorney document (appointing someone to make financial decisions on your behalf)

  3. Draft guardianship documents for the care of children

  4. Prepare and provide advice on appointing an enduring guardian (someone to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you cannot make these decisions yourself)

  5. Apply for a grant of probate or letters of administration after a person has died

  6. Assist an executor to administer an estate after a person has died

fixed fee services

Yes, we charge fixed fees for our Wills and Estates work, including:

Wills

Preparing a standard Will

enduring guardian

Preparing documents appointing an enduring guardian (for health and lifestyle)

Probate

Assisting an executor of an estate to apply for a grant of probate

power of attorney

Preparing a document appointing a power of attorney (financial matters)

preparing a will

do i need a will?

Many people do not have a Will prepared, but everyone needs a Will!

Wills are not just for the wealthy or people who own a home, if any of these apply to you then you should consider preparing a Will:

  • you own a house, land or other real estate

  • you own a car

  • you have savings in a bank account

  • you own shares or cryptocurrency, or have other investments

  • you own jewellery

  • you have children under the age of 18

  • you are concerned about who will receive your assets after you die

If you have a Will, you should ensure you regularly review it and make any required changes. If your circumstances change (such as when you get married or divorce, or have a child) you should seek legal advice about updating your Will.

Contact our office for a confidential discussion about your Wills and Estates matter.

Guardianship

Guardianship: Taking Care of Your Children

There's nothing more precious than our children.

Most parents don't want to imagine a situation where their children are forced to grow up without you here to look after them. However, sometimes tragic circumstances strike and it is important you have the necessary paperwork in place to ensure your children will be taken care of if you're not here.

We can provide advice on appointing a guardian to care for your children if you are not able to care for them.

We can also advise you on the best way to express your wishes that certain family members not be appointed guardian of your children.

We’re here to help

Wollongong City Lawyers provides legal advice and services on Wills and Estates matters.

Contact our friendly lawyers for a confidential discussion about your situation.
Enduring guardian appointment

Appoint an Enduring Guardian

Wollongong City Lawyers provides advice on appointing an enduring guardian.

An enduring guardian is someone who can make non-financial decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to make decisions yourself.

The types of things an enduring guardian may decide include healthcare and lifestyle decisions, such as what medical care you receive and where you live.

We charge a low fixed fee to prepare documents appointing an enduring guardian.

Looking for estate planning advice? contact us for a fixed fee quote

Signing a power of attorney

Power of Attorney

Wollongong City Lawyers charges a fixed fee for preparing and providing advice in relation to a power of attorney document.

A power of attorney document allows a nominated person to make financial decisions on your behalf. You may choose to appoint someone:

  • Straight away, or

  • For a defined period of time - for example, while you are on an overseas trip, or

  • After you lose the ability to make these decisions yourself - for example, if you are in a coma or develop dementia.

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