"dont end up like Jimi Hendrix, Picasso, James Dean or Sonny Bono"

All these people died without a Will.

And, according to a Public Trustee spokesman, left their loved ones to fight over their assets guaranteeing a reduction in the inheritance and a future of family strife.

A recent survey commissioned by the public trustee found that 60% of mothers with children under the age of 18 had not made a Will. Almost half of these admitting, they did not know who would be legally and financially responsible for their children if both parents died.

A Will is not just important to the parents. Life can take many unexpected turns, and, if you die without a Will, your estate will be divided - not necessarliy the way you wish - but in accordance with a Government formula.

Too many of us put off making a Will - stop making excuses about a lack of assets, or that you are too busy or not old enough. The fact is, you should write a Will at 18 then update the Will as your circumstances change - like getting married, getting divorced, having a baby, buying a house, starting a business, thinking about retirement or when you inherit.

A Will is a living document. It is meant to be updated as your life changes to make sure that your loved ones are protected from financial upheaval in the event the unthinkable happens to you.

"what can go wrong"

Without a Will your Wishes will not be Recognised

A couple were living together for six months when one partner died with a Will. The Court decided the partner was a legal de facto spouse. This partner received the entire substantial estate, and the parents received nothing.

DIY Wills can be Dangerous

A husband filled in a "do it yourself Will form" intending to leave the whole estate to his wife. While he inserted her name in the section of the form appointing her as executor, he forgot to place her name in that section of the form for nominating a beneficiary - in fact - he left the entire estate to nobody.

Your Assets End up with the Government

An elderly gentleman died without a Will. It could not be established that his birth was ever registered and therefore the next of kin could not be established. His estate worth $180,000 passed to the government.

"the solution"

A Professionally Drafted Will can Prevent Future Family Heartache

Our estate-planning package comprises the highest quality documentation associated with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship. Estate planning can be an extremely sensitive issue involving significant emotional and financial concerns, therefore we ensure that all documents accurately and successfully reflect your intention and needs.

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Many Australians underestimate their true net worth. For this reason alone we recommend that all clients take a look at estate planning with a view towards maximising their wealth which can be passed on to the next generation and/or to other desired beneficiaries.

Our Estate Planning Services comprise:

• A range of Wills – designed to provide you with peace of mind after you die and to keep the family inheritance intact
• Powers of Attorney – designed to retain control of your money in the hands of someone whom you trust
• Business Succession Planning – for those in business, a must have to ensure that your business continues to function.
• Testamentary Trusts – designed to allow you to control your family inheritance from the grave.

Our estate planning service will assist all persons of all ages to handle their assets better. A wide area is covered - everything from wills, powers of attorney and trust deeds to planning for retirement, the best names to be used for registering assets and the desirable attributes for an executor.

Other relevant topics include income tax, capital gains tax, social security, charitable bequests, organ transplants and pre-planned funerals.

Our Wills & Probate team has provided assistance to individuals, couples and families for a number of years. We understand that estate planning can be an extremely sensitive issue and that handling of an estate can involve complex legal and family issues and significant emotional and financial concerns. That is why we offer the simplicity of straightforward advice about your options, coupled with comprehensive practical assistance to achieving the best possible outcome in any other forum for dispute resolution in which you may be involved.

We assist you with planning your estate for the future. Circumstances change, laws change - interpretations differ. Our job is to make sure that each agreement you make and each document you sign accurately and successfully reflects your intentions and needs, and meets the legal requirements necessary to make it effective.

Finally, the Estate Planning division provides assistance and advice with respect to other associated legal matters such as Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship

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