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WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION

Wills & Estate Planning Tailored to Your Needs

At Lawson Lawyers, we help you express your wishes, protect your loved ones, and find peace of mind. Whether you're preparing your first Will or  updating an existing plan, we are here to make it easier, every step of the way.

Our Estate Planning Services

  • Providing clear instructions for your estate, such as appointing guardians for your children and specifying how your assets should be distributed.

  • Establishing a Testamentary Trust can offer a more effective and flexible solution than a simple Will, particularly when dealing with complex family structures or substantial assets that require strategic management.

  • Appointing a trusted individual to make decisions for you in the event that you become unable to do so.

  • Putting in place mechanisms to ensure your corporate and trust structures continue to operate smoothly when you are unavailable, and making sure this fits in with the rest of your estate plan.

  • How long has it been since you made your Will? Its important to review periodically to ensure it still reflects your current wishes and circumstances, particularly if there have been significant changes in your life.

What Is Estate Administration?

When someone passes away, their affairs must be managed—this process is called estate administration. It includes dealing with bank accounts, property, debts, and personal belongings.

If you're an executor (or next of kin if there’s no valid Will), the process can feel overwhelming. We are here to guide you through every step, with clear, calm advice. Make sure you check our resources page which we hope you will find helpful.

  • We can help you get the legal authority you need to manage the estate.

  • From bank accounts and superannuation to real estate and personal belongings. We can help you ensure that all assets and obligations are accurately identified and properly managed.

  • Executing the provisions of the Will or, in the absence of a Will, administering the estate in accordance with the applicable laws of succession.

Estate Administration Services

When a Will Doesn’t Provide Fair or Adequate Support

In some situations, a Will may not make proper provision for individuals who had a reasonable expectation of support; such as a spouse, child, or dependent. In these cases, the law permits eligible individuals to apply for a Family Provision Order, a process commonly referred to as "contesting a Will."

This process does not disregard the wishes of the deceased; rather, it seeks to balance those intentions with legal responsibilities and the practical needs of those left behind. It is not about disputing an estate for financial gain, it is about ensuring fairness where someone may have been excluded from necessary support.

Your lawyer can advise both executors and eligible applicants in these sensitive matters. Our role is to provide clear, respectful, and professional guidance to help you understand your rights, assess your options, and determine the best path forward.

 Can you answer ‘yes’ to any of the following questions?

  •  Have you been excluded from a Will and believe you were entitled to be provided for?

  •  Are you an executor responding to a claim against the estate?

  •  Do you need advice on your legal rights and responsibilities?

  •  Want to resolve a legal situation with minimal stress and maximum clarity?

If so, then get in touch with Lawson Lawyers today. 

At Lawson Lawyers, you will work directly with an experienced solicitor from start to finish, receiving practical advice with care, clarity, and attention to detail. 

As a local, client-focused firm, we offer flexible in-person and phone appointments to suit your needs.

And that’s why Your Peace of Mind Starts Here.

Why Choose Lawson Lawyers?