Wills & Estate Planning
Protecting your family's future with experienced Brighton estate planning lawyers
Planning for your family's future after you're gone is a really important legal task.
If you take the time now to make an effective legally binding Will and Testament you can save your family not only stress but money in what will undoubtedly be a difficult time for them.
Quinn & Quinn's will and estate planning lawyers can help:
- Advise you in regard to estate and Probate laws
- Write a will that maximises the inheritance for your family
- Set up family and testamentary trusts
- Advise you in regard to choosing executors and guardians
- Minimise the chance that your will is contested and subject to litigation
- Advice in regard to estate tax (including capital gains) and financial concerns
- Safely store your will and other important legal documents
At the same time as considering your Will, we strongly recommend that you also put in place plans for any future incapacity through Power of Attorney and Guardianship documents. This will ensure that if you somehow become unable to make decisions about your finances, your medical treatment or living arrangements then the person or persons who you trust to make these decisions can do so unhindered.
Contact us to find out more or to arrange a consultation with an experienced will lawyer in Brighton.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you die without a valid will (known as dying “intestate”), Victorian law determines how your estate is distributed according to a fixed formula. This may not reflect your wishes and can result in unintended outcomes, delays and additional costs for your family. A valid will gives you control over who receives your assets.
A testamentary trust is a trust created by your will that only comes into effect after your death. It can provide tax advantages for your beneficiaries and protect assets from creditors or family law claims. Whether you need one depends on the size of your estate, the ages of your beneficiaries and your family circumstances. We can advise whether it is appropriate for your situation.
You should review your will whenever your circumstances change significantly, such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary or executor, or a major change in your financial position. As a general guide, reviewing your will every three to five years is sensible even if nothing has obviously changed.
Why Choose Quinn & Quinn
Comprehensive Protection
We prepare wills, powers of attorney and guardianship documents together so your entire estate plan is covered in one appointment.
Personal Attention
Estate planning is personal. You will sit down with an experienced solicitor who takes the time to understand your family circumstances.
Minimise Disputes
A properly drafted will reduces the risk of costly family disputes after you are gone. We structure your will to withstand challenge.
Local Brighton Practice
Conveniently located in Brighton for face-to-face appointments, with safe storage for your original will and estate documents.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
We discuss your family situation, your assets, your wishes and any concerns you have about the distribution of your estate or future incapacity.
Draft Your Documents
We prepare your will, powers of attorney and any trust structures, and send them to you for review before the signing appointment.
Sign & Store
You attend our office to sign and witness the documents. We can safely store your original will so it is accessible when your family needs it.
Expanded Capability
Your network of trusted advisors
As part of the Sather Legal Group, Quinn & Quinn Lawyers clients can access specialist advice across multiple practice areas without leaving the network. One relationship, broader expertise.