Wills & Power of Attorney

We understand that creating a Will, deciding who to name your Power of Attorney, and deciding how to distribute your assets, estate and financials can be a complicated task. Rest assured that we are here to support you through these decisions with care, compassion, and thorough skill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need a Will?

Are you over 18? Married? Have children? Then the answer is absolutely, YES!

What assets are typically included in a Will?

Real estate solely in your name, Money, Investments, Jewellery, Vehicles, And more!

What is Power of Attorney?

It is a legal document giving someone the right to act on your behalf, making decisions for you should you no longer be able to do so, mentally, or physically.

What is the Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

A document that gives one or more persons the authority to make decisions regarding your personal care, such as medical decisions, including medication to be taken and instruction for removal of life support.

What does a Will do?

A Will is a legal document that explains what you want to happen with your assets when you pass away, along with who will take custody of your children.

Do I really need a lawyer to create a Will?

The simple answer is yes. Wills are complex documents that must follow specific laws to be valid.

To ensure that your Will not be contested, it is best you seek legal advice and services in creating it.

What is the Power of Attorney for Property?

A document in which you appoint one or more persons to take care of your financial affairs. You can choose who has the power and how much power they have. Always choose that person carefully!

Estates & Probate

Losing a loved one will never be easy. If someone has passed away and you are name as executor of their estate, we are here to assist you every step of the way with empathy and kindness. Our goal is to ensure process is simple and smooth so you can focus on your friends and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What immediate steps to take as Executor?

Finding the Will, along with examining its validity and contents.
Ensuring immediate arrangements are in place for any children.
Making arrangements for and planning the funeral.

What is Probate?

Applying for probate is the process that gives you, the executor, authority to act as trustee of the estate. It is also a process to formally approve that the deceased’s Will is their valid last Will.

What further steps to take as Executor?

Investigating and managing the entirety of the finances of the deceased, including safety deposit boxes, transferring control of bank accounts, insurance policies, mortgages, investments, paying the deceased’s bills, etc.
Informing relevant business of their death, including the post office and any bank they held accounts
Arranging for protection and security of their property, such as locking up their house to secure valuables
Ensuring continuance of operation of any business owned by the deceased, you become responsible for this, which could include the sale of it.
Paying the deceased’s Income Tax
Provide care for the children, if any.

Wills & Power of Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need a Will?

What assets are typically included in a Will?

What is Power of Attorney?

What is the Power of Attorney for Personal Care?

What does a Will do?

Do I really need a lawyer to create a Will?

What is the Power of Attorney for Property?

Estates & Probate

Frequently Asked Questions

What immediate steps to take as Executor?

What is Probate?

What further steps to take as Executor?

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