Wills & Estate Planning
Skylar Legal assists individuals and families with wills, powers of attorney, guardianship arrangements and practical estate planning advice.
Estate planning is not only about preparing a will. It is about making clear arrangements for your assets, your family and the people you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity or something unexpected happens. We help clients understand their options, document their wishes properly and plan ahead with clarity and care.
Wills
We assist clients with preparing and updating wills to reflect their personal, family and financial circumstances.
Our advice may cover beneficiaries, executors, the appointment of guardians for minor children, specific gifts, family and jointly owned assets, and practical issues that may affect the future administration of the estate.
We also review existing wills where clients have experienced major life changes, such as marriage, separation, the birth of a child, purchase of property, business ownership or changes in family relationships.
Powers of Attorney and Guardianship
We assist clients with preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian documents.
These documents allow clients to appoint trusted people to make financial and legal decisions, or health, lifestyle and personal care decisions, if they are unable to make those decisions themselves in the future.
We provide clear advice on the respective roles of an attorney and an enduring guardian, the scope of their authority and the practical considerations involved in choosing whom to appoint.
Probate and Estate Administration
We assist executors and families with probate applications and selected estate administration matters.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include applying for probate or letters of administration, interpreting the terms of a will, identifying estate assets and liabilities, communicating with beneficiaries and assisting with the practical steps required to administer an estate.
Planning Ahead
Every family’s circumstances and estate planning needs are different. We assist clients with practical estate planning issues involving property ownership, blended families, overseas assets, business interests, minor children and other family arrangements.
Our aim is to help clients make informed decisions, reduce uncertainty for their families and ensure that their important wishes and arrangements for future decision-making are clearly documented.