Making a Will
Making a Will
Making a will is a crucial step in estate planning, outlining how assets are distributed after one’s passing. It involves careful consideration and legal documentation to ensure the deceased’s wishes are honored.
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“Residential building projects, ranging from standalone homes and duplexes to multi-storey high-rises, often present complex scenarios that may lead to disputes.While many such disputes may simply represent differences of opinion between the builder and homeowner, usually resolving themselves over time, others may require intervention.Making a will is a pivotal aspect of estate planning, involving thoughtful consideration and legal documentation. This crucial process allows individuals to articulate their posthumous wishes, ensuring the orderly distribution of assets. It stands as a testament to one’s legacy, providing clarity for loved ones and facilitating a smooth transition of assets according to the testator’s intentions.”
Passing away without a Will can potentially lead to disputes regarding the distribution of your assets.
A Will is a legal document that formalises your wishes and provides a legally binding method to ensure they are honoured. However, a Will can sometimes be contested, so it’s crucial to make your Will as indisputable as possible.
Our Team at Greenline Legal recommend seeking legal advice when considering drafting your Will. While simple kits available online or over the phone may seem convenient, they can often be invalidated due to a failure to meet all legal requirements necessary.
Our experience specialists are ready to guide you through the legal process and aim to provide you with the peace of mind knowing your wishes will be protected and respected.
Our Process
1. Meet with us
We will meet with you at a time and place that is convenient for you. We will discuss details concerning your assets and liabilities, your family and your wishes upon your death.
2. Review Your Information
We will review information supplied by you in relation to your assets and liabilities and family structure. We may also need some paperwork to confirm the information you provide to us. We will consider the law that applies to your particular circumstances and wishes and determine whether there will be any issues in drafting your Will as you would like it.
3. Commence Drafting Your Will
We will commence drafting your Will and ensure that it is “air tight” to protect your assets as best as possible from any disputes arising after your death.
4. Witnessing and Signing Your Will
We will explain the contents of your Will and make sure they are correct and you are happy with the document. We will then arrange for you to sign the document and have your signature witnessed by two people who are not mentioned in the Will.
5. Storage and Advice
We will be happy to store your original Will for safe keeping if you would like us to. We will provide you with a copy for your records. We will also provide you with a letter confirming that the work is completed. It is important to let family members and friends know where your original Will is held.
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