There are two very important reasons for you to make a legally valid Will.
Firstly, in your Will you will appoint your executor. Your executor is the person who you trust will carry out the instructions which you leave in your Will. Your Will gives you opportunity to appoint a person of your own choosing for this extremely important task.
Secondly, your Will allows you to decide, as far as the law permits, as to the distribution of your financial assets to people of your choosing (ie your beneficiaries).
If you die without having a legally valid Will, then the Court will appoint a person or organization as the administrator of your estate.
Also, if you die without having a legally valid Will, there is a pre-set legislative order of beneficiaries which may well be contrary to your wishes.
We can prepare your Will so that it is legally valid and accurately reflects your own wishes and ensure that it is properly signed and witnessed to comply with the relevant requirements.
We can advise you as to how to best protect your estate against a possible claim.
We an also prepare your Power of Attorney and Appointment of Ensuring Guardian.
A Power of Attorney is a document which authorizes a suitable person selected by you to manage your financial affairs either at a time of your choosing or in the unfortunate event of you becoming incapacitated. The appointment of an enduring guardian is a document which authorizes a suitable person selected by you to manage your personal care if you become incapable of doing so.