Do you have a trust? Is it run properly? Does your will achieve what you want it to?

For many years having a family trust was fashionable.  Administering a trust properly, to ensure that it protects the trust assets, requires an investment of time and money and we find that for many people this investment is not warranted.

For other people keeping assets in their own names creates a real risk that the assets won't be protected.

We can discuss your particular circumstances with you to work out whether a family trust will be right for you.

Given that many websites allow you to "download" a basic will, why would you get a lawyer or other legal professional to draft your will for you?

A properly drafted will provide you with peace of mind and proper estate planning will reduce stress for your loved ones after your passing. 

A properly drafted will must contain certain formalities. If these requirements are ignored or terms of the will are not clearly drafted, this may result in extra legal costs, time, and stress for your family after your death.  Ineffective wills may even lead to your wishes being ignored.