Brisbane Wills Lawyer

For specialist Succession Law advice from someone who understands, Book an initial consultation with our estate lawyer to discuss about your estate planning needs.

Wills And Estates

Preparing for the eventuality of death is not pleasant, but it is necessary. A Will is the best way for you to ensure the division of your estate is made according to your wishes, securing the financial future of your family upon your passing. It will also allow your family to have the peace of mind during what is sure to be an emotional time.

On the other hand, if you should die without a Will in place, it will be up to the law to determine how your estate is distributed. Unfortunately, this can result in an outcome that is against your wishes or at a disservice to the people you love.

As Franklin Family Law, we recognise the emotions surrounding wills and estates, and can help make the entire estate planning process much easier for you by providing legal guidance and support. We will work with you to identify your unique circumstance, and develop solutions that work best for your situation.

We understand that discussing the legalities of financial matters is awkward for a lot of people, but unfortunately sometimes it has to be done! 

Estate Administration

The death of a loved one is challenging enough without the added stress of dealing with their estate. We can assist you in making sure all estate matters are handled efficiently by supporting the executor of the will. Estate administration is often a time-consuming and complicated process, and having a family estate lawyer can help make the process easier to manage.

An executor is someone who is appointed to manage the administration of the estate according to the wishes of the deceased. This may include collecting all assets, paying all liabilities, and distributing the estate according to the deceased’s last Will.

In general, it can take anywhere from 6 months to several years for an executor to administer an estate. It usually depends on the terms set out in the will and also any disputes that may arise.

Franklin Family Law has a specialised team of lawyers who can assist you through this process. We have the resources and expertise to guide you through estate administration and make it more efficient for all parties involved.

• Have you been named an executor in a Will?

• Are you a family member of a person who died without a Will?

• Are you a beneficiary of an estate?

We can provide you with legal advice and representation to ensure your legal rights and duties are met.

Contesting A Will

It’s not uncommon for disputes to come up around a Will. Do you feel you’ve been overlooked in a family members will? 

At Franklin Family Law, our wills and estate lawyers can help you resolve your will dispute with your best interests in mind. Let us handle the stress so you avoid dealing with the legalities on your own.

There are many instances where someone might want to contest a will, including:

• Questioning the validity of a Will

• Removing an executor

• Alleging undue influence or improper conduct

• Cy-Pres applications

• Informal Wills

• Interpretation of Wills

If you’re on the other side of this legal battle, we can help you too. Defending a Will is one of the key tasks for an executor, but it can be incredibly difficult to do on your own. We highly recommend seeking legal advice from experienced will and estate lawyers if you’re expecting to face a situation like this.