Estate Planning and Administration

Planning your future is an important part of your life but it is also necessary to consider what happens to your assets after your death. Having a Will provides instructions on who is to receive your assets after your death. Although it is not a legal requirement that you have a Will, if you die without one, state laws will decide who gets your assets. If you have no Will your assets normally go to your surviving spouse and children. This may mean that your estate does not pass as you would wish, or may have unintended consequences.

With our extensive experience, we can prepare your Will and also advise on preparing a Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship.  We provide confidential and friendly advice on all aspects of estate planning, administration of estates and probate.

The cost concerning estates or estate planning depends upon the complexity of the work required, the time that it takes to perform and the level of skill and responsibility involved. Similar factors apply to the calculation of costs if Douglas & Collins acts for you in the administration of a deceased estate. In that case however the costs of the legal services are calculated by reference to a prescribed scale for costs in administration and probate matters.