Wills & Estates

Planning for the future and dealing with the loss of a loved one are among life’s most significant moments. At Hope Earle Lawyers, our dedicated Wills & Estates team provides clear, compassionate and expert advice to ensure your wishes are respected and your family’s interests are protected.

We assist clients with all aspects of estate planning, probate and estate administration — from preparing straightforward wills and powers of attorney at a fixed, competitive fee through to managing complex, contested estates.

Our Estate Planning Services

We help you put the right legal structures in place to protect your assets and give peace of mind to your loved ones. Our services include:

• Drafting Wills tailored to your personal and family circumstances

• Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney (financial, personal and medical)

• Structuring arrangements to minimise disputes and unintended tax consequences

• Advising on superannuation death benefit nominations and family trust succession

Probate & Estate Administration

When a person passes away, their estate must be administered with care, diligence and compliance with the law. We assist executors, administrators and beneficiaries with:

• Applications for Probate (where a valid will exists)

• Applications for Letters of Administration (where there is no will or the executor is unable to act)

• Deeds of Family Arrangement to resolve disputes by agreement

• Deeds of Release for finalising estate entitlements

• Applications by surviving proprietors and personal representatives to transfer property

• Advising and representing clients in contested or disputed estates