The work, in plain terms.
Trusts and succession planning
Structuring how assets pass within a family: trusts, nominations and the succession questions that sit alongside a will, particularly where a business or a vulnerable family member is involved.
Wills
A will drafted properly, witnessed properly, and kept somewhere it will actually be found. Most of the problems we see in estates begin with a will that was written cheaply or not at all.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
An LPA lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you if you later lose mental capacity. It must be made while you still have capacity, which is precisely why so many people leave it too late.
Deputyship applications
Where a person has already lost capacity and no LPA was made, an application to the court is required. It is slower and more expensive than an LPA, and it is avoidable.
Probate
Where there is a valid will, we obtain the grant of probate so that the executor can deal with the estate.
Letters of administration
Where there is no will, we apply for letters of administration and guide the family through the process.
Estate administration and distribution
Collecting in the assets, settling the liabilities and distributing the estate correctly, which is where an executor's personal exposure usually lies.
Four steps, start to finish.
- 01
Enquire
We confirm we can act, usually within a day.
- 02
Meet
You leave knowing exactly where you stand.
- 03
Engage
Scope and fee agreed in writing, before we start.
- 04
We act
One lawyer runs your matter, and you can reach him.
Questions we are asked.
General information, not advice on your situation. For that, speak to us.
What happens if I die without a will?
Does my CPF pass under my will?
How long does probate take?
Do I need to update my will after a divorce?
You may also need.
Family, Divorce & Adoption
Divorce, maintenance, custody and the division of matrimonial assets, handled with discretion and in plain language. Adoptions too.
Property, Conveyancing & Tenancy
Buying, selling or refinancing property, with the landlord, tenant and MCST matters that come with owning it.
Notary Public & Commissioner for Oaths
Notarisation, statutory declarations and oaths, administered in this office.
Speak to the lawyer who will handle your matter.
Tell us briefly what has happened. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what the process looks like, and what it is likely to cost.