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Making a Will

Making a Will

Making a will gives you peace of mind, knowing your loved ones are cared for. We help you create a clear, fair, and legally sound plan for the future.

In a will you can: 

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Appoint and name the parental guardians for your children.
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Set up a trust to ensure your children’s funds are safe should you pass away.
3
Determine the person you want to administer your estate.
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Express your personal wishes regarding your funeral and/or memorial service.
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Give money to charities and/or foundations of philanthropy.

Must I have a will? There is no legal requirement that you make a will.

However, having a will provides a number of benefits:

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The estate adminstration process is faster and cheaper.
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No additional documents need to be obtained (e.g. birth and/or death certificates).
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Everyone knows your wishes.
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You personally determine how your assets are distributed (not succession law).
Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

What is power of attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a person, trustee or organisation the legal authority to act on your behalf to manage your assets and make legal and financial decisions on your behalf.
General power of attorney: Decisions can be made on your behalf while you have capacity.
Enduring power of attorney: Decisions can be made on your behalf even if you lose capacity.
Anything can happen. Situations can arise where we need another person to make decisions for us. Young people as well as older people can all have a need for a power of attorney, it is not exclusive by age.If you do not have a power of attorney in place, a court or tribunal might appoint someone to manage your finances. You can also appoint your attorney to manage your finances for many reasons, including:
  1. 1. You are travelling or moving overseas.
  2. 2. You lose capacity (temporarily or permanently).
  3. 3. You want to appoint someone with experience to manage your finances.
  4. 4. You cannot leave your home due to illness or other personal reasons.
  1. 1. Operate bank accounts.
  2. 2. Sell and buy real estate.
  3. 3. Pay bills.
  4. 4. Manage investments.
  5. 5. Collect rent.
Your attorney cannot make health care decisions on your behalf. You can however appoint an Enduring Guardian to make healthcare, lifestyle and medical decisions on your behalf.

Asquith Legal can help you to make a power attorney and guide you through every step:
  1. 1. Discussing why you have need of a power of attorney.
  2. 2. Whether you want to include any limitations.
  3. 3. Drafting your power of attorney.
  4. 4. Witness the signatures under your power of attorney.
  5. 5. CSafely store the power of attorney at no extra cost.

Who We Help

Our Process

We follow a streamlined process to ensure seamless estate administration, providing clarity and peace of mind for executors and beneficiaries alike.

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Step 1

Initial Consultation &
Info Gathering

We’ll assess the estate details, discuss your concerns, and provide clear guidance on the steps required for efficient administration.

Turning complex issues into clear, manageable steps

Step 2

Asset and Liability
Assessment

We’ll identify, evaluate and manage the estate’s assets and liabilities, ensuring all obligations are met and beneficiaries are properly informed.

Step 3

Execution and Legal Compliance

We’ll handle the legal requirements, including document preparation, probate applications, and distribution of assets.

Our Simple Process

Asquith Legal can help you to make a power attorney and guide you through every step: 

Discussing why you have need of a power of attorney.
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Discussing why you have need of a power of attorney.
Whether you want to include any limitations.
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Whether you want to include any limitations.
Prepare and review AMLCTF programs and procedures
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Drafting your power of attorney.
Witness the signatures under your power of attorney.
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Witness the signatures under your power of attorney.
Safely store the power of attorney at no extra cost.
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Safely store the power of attorney at no extra cost.
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