Wills and estate planning
Solicitors who specialise in helping you navigate estate planning with professionalism and care
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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.
I am an executor
Someone has died and you need to apply for probate or administer the estate. We tell you what is required, what it costs, and how long it takes.
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
We publish our fees so you know the cost before you get in touch. No surprises.
Will (basic)
$630 + GST
Power of Attorney & Enduring Guardianship
$315 + GST
Fixed fees, plus GST. If your circumstances need more than a basic Will, we confirm the fee in writing before we start.
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.
Estate administration
Probate applications and Letters of Administration, advice to executors, handling estate assets and debts, and contested estates.
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.