McIntosh McPhillamy & Co

Estate Planning & Wills

Estate Planning & Wills

Estate Planning involves expertly reviewing your situation and determining the appropriate way to provide for the management of your assets and wealth during your lifetime and the dispersal of your assets amongst your loved ones after your death. Our team of estate planning specialists are committed to ensure your assets are transferred according to your wishes in the most financially efficient and tax-effective way.

Drafting and preparing a legally binding Will makes the administration of your estate easier on your loved ones.

Our team of Estate Planning experts will ensure your Will is clear, binding and will protect your beneficiaries' best interests. A well-drafted Will can avoid costly court proceedings and legal fees down the track. 

A solicitor or a trustee can help make your Will. However a solicitor will only charge a fee and will not be entitled to any percentage of your estate upon death.

Having a Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian ensures that your welfare and financial security are provided for in the event that you can no longer manage for yourself. Our expert team can assist you in making arrangements which give you and your family certainty, security & peace of mind.

Our estate planning services will help:

  • Advise upon the impact of complex family structures or financial situations
  • Ensure your Will reflects exactly where assets are to go and how they are to be managed
  • Explain the scope of your Will and the implication of joint assets, pensions and superannuation
  • Prepare your Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian and advise you and your family on their effect and use
  • Prepare your Will, including Testamentary Trusts when appropriate
  • Protect your children's inheritance from creditors or marital breakdown
  • Tailor a plan that can prevent potential disputes between beneficiaries saving them money and time in the long run
  • You understand the legal obligations for distributing your assets