At McLachlan Thorpe Partners we understand that effective estate planning is about more than just creating a valid Will. It is about working with our clients to understand their individual circumstances and giving them, and their families, peace of mind. We often work with successive generations of families as well as liaise with our clients’ accountants or financial planners in a holistic approach.
We advise our clients about, and draft, the documents they need to ensure that their wishes are effectively and efficiently carried out both during their lifetime and after they pass away.
Our Estates team assists and advises our clients when they are acting as an Executor or Administrators of a deceased estate. We understand that this is often a very difficult and emotional time and we ensure that the process is as seamless as possible for executors and beneficiaries alike.
Estate Planning, Deceased Estates & Estate Disputes
The Commercial Litigation team at McLachlan Thorpe Partners is adept at dealing with commercial law disputes of any complexity when they arise, and we work closely with each client to achieve the best possible outcome in the dispute.
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Our Estate team provides services in the following areas:
- Simple to complex Wills, including testamentary trusts over several generations
- Provision of executorial and trustee services in selected situations
- Powers of Attorney
- Statement of Wishes in relation to family trusts
- Probate and estate administration
- Estate related tax and duties advice
- Advice concerning Retirement Village legislation
- Challenging or defending wills in relation to Family Provision and testamentary capacity
