Wills and estate planning, with a solicitor beside you
Put your wishes in place with tailored legal advice and clear fixed fees from & Legal in Double Bay.
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Over 50 years advising families in the Eastern Suburbs
At & Legal, we help you plan for the future, so your loved ones are protected and your legacy is preserved.
Whether you’re planning your estate or managing one for a family member, & Legal is here to guide you with professionalism, care, clarity, and expertise.
WHERE TO START
Where would you like to start?
Whether you’re preparing a simple Will or managing a complex estate, our experienced team offers clear, compassionate advice across all aspects of inheritance planning, asset protection, and estate administration.
I need a will
For anyone who has never made one, or whose circumstances have changed. We prepare your Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship together so nothing is left open.
Named as an executor?
If someone has died and you need to apply for probate or administer the estate, our probate page explains the process, timeframes and fixed fees.
I have a business, trust or blended family
Assets held in a company or trust do not pass under a Will. We structure your estate so your intentions actually hold.
OUR FEES
What it costs
Fixed fees, ex GST. Your service includes an initial solicitor consultation, document preparation, reasonable amendments and a separate signing appointment at our office, attended by a solicitor.
| Service | One person | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Will | $630 | $1,090 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney | $390 | $690 |
| Appointment of Enduring Guardian | $390 | $690 |
| Will + Enduring Power of Attorney | $900 | $1,590 |
| Will + Appointment of Enduring Guardian | $900 | $1,590 |
| Enduring Power of Attorney + Enduring Guardian | $690 | $1,190 |
| Complete standard packageWill, Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian | $1,090 | $1,908 |
All fees are shown ex GST. Couples pricing covers two sets of the selected documents prepared together. Will packages require substantially matching, or “mirror”, Wills.
What your fixed fee includes
- An initial consultation with a solicitor to understand your circumstances and instructions.
- Advice about the selected documents and whether they suit your needs.
- Documents tailored to your agreed instructions.
- Reasonable amendments before signing that remain within the original agreed scope.
- A separate solicitor-attended signing conference at our Double Bay office, including the required witnessing and certificates for documents signed at that appointment.
- Guidance on any remaining attorney or guardian acceptance requirements.
Which matters qualify?
These fees apply to straightforward NSW estate planning matters. We confirm suitability and your fixed fee before you engage us.
When a separate quote is needed
Additional planning may be needed for blended families, testamentary trusts, life interests or rights of residence, mutual Wills, excluding potential claimants, overseas assets, business or trust structures, or complex beneficiary needs.
The advertised fees exclude detailed tax advice, trust, company or SMSF document reviews, preparation or implementation of superannuation nominations, property transfers, registration work and fees, interpreters, medical reports, home or hospital visits, and additional signing appointments.
Routine consideration of your capacity to give instructions is included. Medical evidence or substantial additional capacity work is quoted separately.
Your nominated attorneys and guardians can sign their acceptances at the included appointment where arranged. Separate appointments for them are quoted in advance.
We explain and agree any additional work and fees before proceeding.
WHAT WE DO
End-to-end legal services to ensure your assets are protected
Wills and end-of-life planning
We draft Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents, and update them when your circumstances change.
Succession planning and asset structuring
Wealth transfer, business succession, testamentary and discretionary trusts, and advice on superannuation and blended families.
Named as an executor?
Probate and estate administration have their own page, with the process, timeframes and a cost calculator. See probate and estate administration.
Trusts and structuring
We advise on family trusts, testamentary trusts, and how assets held in a trust or company pass on. Where tax advice is needed, we work alongside your accountant or tax adviser so the structure and the tax position line up.
Why clients choose & Legal
- Fixed fees you approve before we begin
- One Double Bay-based team on your matter who you can easily contact
- Over fifty years in Double Bay. The same firm, the same office, for three generations of Eastern Suburbs families.
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FAQs
Common questions
Do I need a lawyer to make a will?
DIY Wills frequently lead to disputes. A solicitor makes sure your Will is valid, clear, and does what you intend. If it is challenged after your death, the cost of defending it falls on your estate.
Can I change my will?
Yes. Review it every few years, and always after marriage, divorce, a birth, a death, or a significant change in assets. Marriage revokes an existing Will in NSW unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage.
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate is distributed under the intestacy rules in the Succession Act, not according to your wishes. Someone must apply to the Supreme Court for Letters of Administration before anything can be dealt with, which adds time and cost.
What about my superannuation?
Superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate. It is paid at the trustee’s discretion unless you have a valid binding death benefit nomination in place. We check this as part of any estate plan.
What’s the difference between power of attorney and enduring guardianship?
A Power of Attorney gives someone authority over your financial and legal affairs. An Enduring Guardianship covers health and lifestyle decisions if you lose capacity. Most people need both.
I have been named as executor. What do I actually have to do?
You identify and secure the assets, apply for probate if it is required, pay the debts and tax, and then distribute what remains to the beneficiaries. You are personally accountable for getting it right. We highly recommend you review the “When is probate required in NSW” article on our website before you start.
How long does probate take in NSW?
Approximately four to six weeks for the Supreme Court to grant probate once a complete application is filed, assuming it is not requisitioned. Administering the estate afterwards usually takes several months.
Do assets in a family trust or company pass under my Will?
No. Assets held by a trust or a company are not yours to leave. Control of the trust or the shares passes separately, which is why succession planning sits alongside the Will rather than inside it.
Do I need tax advice as well?
If you hold significant assets, a business, or a trust, yes. We work alongside your accountant so the structure and the tax position line up.
Can someone contest my Will?
Eligible people, including spouses, children and certain dependants, can make a family provision claim. A well-drafted Will and clear documentation of your reasoning reduces the risk and gives your executor something to work with.
Speak to our estates team
Whether you are planning your own estate or administering one for someone else, we will tell you what is involved and what it costs before you commit to anything.