Wills & Estates
Planning for the future is all too often one of those great ideas that we end up meaning to do something about, but don't get around to doing anything about it, particularly if that planning is about the less pleasant possibilities – or certainties – in the future.
Proper planning will make sure that if we become seriously ill, or when we die, it is actually what we want to have happen that does happen and that the people we have chosen to look after matters – actually do!
Such planning will involve having the right Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney and often an Advance Health Directive (sometimes called a "Living Will").
Planning for death will also involve your planning for life: superannuation, family trusts, family businesses with succession issues. These are all matters which will affect your estate planning.
When a death occurs, the family and the executors may well not have had to deal with such a situation before, and managing a deceased estate is usually an area where help is necessary. Knowing what has to be done, and when and how to do it, is not something many of us know.
Sadly a death can lead to disputes. Was the deceased capable of making a Will? Has someone been unfairly left out of a Will? Have children been adequately provided for?
If these types of problems arise they have to be resolved, and often in an emotionally charged atmosphere.
We have just talked about three areas. These are:-
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Estate Disputes
With all of these areas, the Wills & Estates team at Quinn & Scattini can help. The team's experience and expertise is available to you at any of our offices, so if you need to talk to us, just ring us on 1800 999 529, or email us at mail@quinnscattini.com.au
