Wills and Estates
Wills and probate lawyers in Gawler. Get it right once.
A properly prepared Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive give your family certainty when they need it most. Most families need an hour with us, and a follow-up signing. That is the entire job. And if you have lost someone and are now the executor, Steven has guided Gawler families through probate since 1985, telling you what to do and in what order.
How we help
The whole estate picture, in plain words.
Most people only need a Will, a Power of Attorney and an Advance Care Directive. Some need more. We will tell you exactly which, in the first half hour.
Not sure which of these you need? Tell us what is happening and Steven will call you back the same business day.
In practice
Dad died on a Sunday. By Wednesday, Steven had told us what to do, in order. Nothing felt like a fight.
Estate client, Gawler region · Probate granted in 6 weeks
A Gawler family lost their father unexpectedly. The Will was clear, but the assets sat across a farm, a business, two properties and several superannuation accounts. Three siblings, one of whom lived interstate.
We walked the eldest daughter, as executor, through probate, the asset transfers, the tax, and the sale of the farm machinery. Nothing was rushed. The family did not have to learn estate law on the worst week of their year.
Common questions
Wills and probate: what people ask first.
Not always. It depends on what the person owned and who holds it. Banks, share registries and the Lands Titles Office often ask for a grant of probate before they release or transfer larger assets. In a free 15-minute call we can tell you whether it applies to your situation.
An executor collects and protects the assets, pays debts and taxes, applies for probate where it is needed, and distributes the estate to the beneficiaries named in the Will. We handle the application and the paperwork, and tell you the order to do things in.
For a straightforward estate, four to eight weeks from filing is typical. The estate above, with a farm, a business, two properties and several superannuation accounts, had probate granted in six weeks. Every estate is different, and we will give you a realistic timeframe on the first call.
Yes. In South Australia, eligible family members can ask the court for further provision from an estate. A properly drafted and properly witnessed Will, prepared with advice on your family and assets, reduces the chance of a successful claim.
We'll call you back the same business day.
Tell us briefly what's happening. Steven will call you back for a free 15-minute conversation, the same business day. No obligation, no pressure to engage us afterwards.
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