Wills preparation
Nobody likes to think about death. However, to ensure our wishes are properly carried out and our families taken care of once we are gone, we need to put those wishes in writing.
Our expert Taree solicitors can support you to do exactly that, by providing you with tailored advice and guidance.
- Making sure your will is legally valid – properly drawn up, signed and witnessed
- Making sure your wishes are clearly expressed in your will
- Having adequate provision for your spouse and children, or for any former spouse and any dependants
- Tax matters concerning your estate, such as any possible capital gains tax (CGT) liabilities which might result from provisions you intend to make in your will
- Choosing an executor
- The best way to arrange your affairs
Estate planning
Estate planning is about more than just having a will outlining who gets what once you’re gone. A detailed estate plan includes strategies to protect your assets while you are still alive and create an enduring legacy for future generations.
As the legal experts in estate planning Taree locals have trusted for generations, we can offer you bespoke guidance.
- Asset protection and risk minimisation
- Business succession
- Establishing trust funds
- Insurances
- Legal structures for investments
- Superannuation
- Taxation
- Wills
Assisting with deceased estates
When a loved one passes away, especially if it was sudden, you may need urgent advice and support to navigate the legal and administrative processes for dealing with a deceased estate.
With sensitivity and compassion during this difficult time, Stacks Law Firm, Taree can assist you with:
Testamentary trusts
Testamentary trusts are an increasingly popular means of protecting assets and delivering tax benefits for the beneficiaries of a will.
Our specialist Taree solicitors can offer expert guidance on:
- Setting up testamentary trusts that best protect the inheritance of your loved ones
- Protecting your children’s inheritance
- Minimising the tax liabilities of your beneficiaries
Preparing powers of attorney and enduring powers of attorney
Choosing a Power of Attorney is an important decision. You must be able to trust that the person you appoint will act in your best interests.
The Taree wills and estates specialists at Stacks Law Firm, Taree can guide you through the process and help you:
- Understand the legal ramifications of making this appointment
- Decide whether a Power of Attorney or an Enduring Power of Attorney is the most appropriate for you
- Choose the level of decision-making power and access to your finances they have, and at what times they may act on your behalf
- Prepare the Power of Attorney/Enduring Power of Attorney document accordingly
Guardianship
Guardianships are legal provisions to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are unable to make decisions yourself. There are different types of guardianships which you may need to consider.
Stacks Law Firm, Taree are solicitors with extensive experience in guardianship matters. We can support you with:
- Making guardianship provisions for children aged under 18
- Making guardianship provisions for someone in your care (such as an adult child with a disability)
- Understanding and navigating a Guardianship Order made by the Children’s Court
- Devising an Enduring Guardianship, authorising someone you trust to make decisions for you if you are sick or incapacitated, including medical decisions and living arrangements
