Estates, Probate, Administration, Wills & Power of Attorney

Probate & Administration

G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can assist in the Grant of Probate or letters of administration with the Supreme Court of NSW on behalf of the Deceased persons Estate for Executors or beneficiaries. There are circumstances where Executors or beneficiaries, on behalf of the Deceased persons Estate, may not need a Grant of Probate or letters of administration with the Supreme Court of NSW, which can help save a great deal of time and expense.
If you need assistance applying for a Grant of Probate or letters of administration with the Supreme Court of NSW, on behalf of a Deceased persons Estate, then contact G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers today.
G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can assist you in the unfortunate event of death of a loved one or family member and you need to apply for Probate or Administration of the Estate with the Supreme Court of NSW. G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers are able to carry out, or help you to carry out the wishes of the deceased with respect to their Estate.
For assistance in Probate or Administration of the Estate with the Supreme Court of NSW, then contact our G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers office for an obligation free consultation today.
What G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can do for the Deceased Estate will often depend on a number of factors including whether or not the not the Deceased Estate had a will.

Estate has a Will

G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers assists Executor in the deceased's Will, who have certain duties to protect the Estate on behalf of beneficiaries. G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers know the most important Duties of the Executor (to prevent claims by beneficiaries) for the Deceased Estate include:
1. Executor /Administrator of Deceased persons Estate taking control of the assets owned by the deceased (to protect beneficiaries); 2. Executor /Administrator of Deceased persons Estate identifying debts owed to and by the estate (to protect beneficiaries); 3. Executor /Administrator of Deceased persons Estate applying for a grant of probate at the Supreme Court of New South Wales (to protect beneficiaries); 4. Executor /Administrator of Deceased persons Estate paying the debts of the deceased (to protect beneficiaries); and 5. Executor /Administrator of Deceased persons Estate distributing the estate to the beneficiaries according to the will after obtaining a Grant of Probate.

Estate has no Will

G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can assist next of kin, family members, beneficiaries, relatives or close friends of the deceased person Estate, apply to the Supreme Court of NSW for letters of administration to distribute the Deceased persons Estate where:

1.Where there is no Will then letters of administration may be required for the Deceased persons Estate, or
2.If there is a Will but there is no executor named in the Will and you may be a beneficiary, then letters of administration may be required for the Deceased persons Estate; or
3.Executor of Deceased Estate in the Will is unable or unwilling to act, letters of administration may be required for the Deceased persons Estate.

G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can assist a next of kin, family members, beneficiaries, relative or close friends of the Deceased persons Estate. If you need assistance applying to the Supreme Court of NSW for letters of administration contact G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers today.

Making a Will

G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can help you prepare for the unexpected, by preparing a Will for your Estate. The Will ensures that Estate assets are distributed in accordance to your wishes, in the event of death to beneficiaries.

In the experience of G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers, it is difficult for partners and children of the Deceased person to make decisions as to how the Deceased person would want there Estate assets distributed amongst beneficiaries. G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers have found distribution of the Deceased persons Estate assets can also cause problems for family members of the Deceased person, and beneficiaries. This can subsequently become a costly exercise in the Supreme Court of NSW family members of the Deceased person, and beneficiaries to distribute Estate assets.

Therefore, in order to avoid such situations, G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers recommend that a Will is drafted for you and/or your partner, making specific provisions and exclusions for Estate assets, beneficiaries, and distribution to family members.


G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers can assist if you do not have a Will or simply wish to update your will then contact G&S Law Group solicitors / lawyers today to discuss making provisions and exclusions for Estate assets, beneficiaries, and distribution to family members.


Enduring Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document where you nominate a person or trustee organisation to manage your assets and financial affairs, in case you’re unable to do so – for example, you may be travelling, or ill, or have had an accident. You still have control of your affairs, and you can revoke your Power of Attorney at any time, provided you have capacity to understand and appreciate the significance of the decisions you are making.

Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney however, will continue to have effect during your lifetime, even if you lose the capacity to self-manage. It also becomes invalid on your death.

General Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney becomes invalid when you die, or you lose the mental capacity to manage your own affairs.
G&S Law Group Solicitors / Lawyers can assist you to make your Power of Attorney document, you can begin the process, online. After you’ve filled out and submitted the online enquiry form, they’ll contact you, and you can arrange a time to visit them and finalise the documentation. Note: Certain pensioners may be able to access this service for special rates.

Eligibility

G&S Law Group Solicitors / Lawyers can confirm you must be:

1. 18 years or over
2. Understand the nature and effect of the appointment of a Power of Attorney.

Enduring Guardian

An Enduring Guardian is someone you appoint to make lifestyle and health decisions on your behalf, when you don't have the capacity to make them for yourself.

You decide the areas or ‘functions’ that you wish to give to your Enduring Guardian. They may include making decisions such as where you live, what services are provided to you at home, and what medical treatment you receive.

You can revoke the appointment and make another appointment at any time, provided you still have the capacity to make such decisions.

Eligibility

You and the person/s you wish to appoint as your Enduring Guardian/s must:-
1. Be aged 18 or over, and2. Understand the nature and effect of the Enduring Guardianship document.3. Not have any connection with people who provide you with accommodation, health care, or services to support your daily living activities, for a fee.