Wills and estates lawyers in Brisbane and Logan
A clear, up-to-date will can make it easier for your family to understand your wishes and deal with your affairs after you die. An Enduring Power of Attorney can also record who may make certain decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself.
R.A. Solicitors helps clients across South East Queensland prepare wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney suited to their circumstances.
You do not currently have a will
Your existing will is out of date
You have married, separated or divorced
You have children or dependants to provide for
Your family or financial circumstances have changed
You want to name or update your beneficiaries
You need to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney
You are unsure whether your current documents still reflect your wishes
How our wills and estate lawyers can help
Estate planning is not only for people with significant property or complex finances. A properly prepared will and Enduring Power of Attorney can give your family clearer instructions and reduce uncertainty if something happens to you.
Updating an existing will
We can review your current will and make changes when your family, assets or wishes have changed.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
We can prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney that records who may make personal, health or financial decisions for you in certain circumstances.
Reviewing your estate plan
We can review your will and Enduring Power of Attorney together to check that they remain consistent with your current wishes.
Clear signing requirements
We will explain how your documents need to be signed and witnessed so they are completed correctly.
Preparing a will
We can prepare a will that records how you want your estate distributed and who you want to manage it.
Choosing an executor
We can explain the role of an executor and help you consider who is suitable to carry out your instructions.
Naming beneficiaries
We can help you clearly identify the people or organisations you want to benefit from your estate.
Life changes
We can update your documents after marriage, separation, divorce, the birth of a child or a significant change in your financial position.
Know the cost before we prepare your documents
The cost will depend on the documents required and whether your circumstances involve additional planning or advice. We will explain the fee and what is included before we begin.
Review your will when life changes
A will may no longer reflect your wishes after a major change in your life. Reviewing it regularly can help avoid confusion about who should receive your estate and who should be responsible for managing it.
You have married or divorced
You have separated from a partner
A child or grandchild has been born
A beneficiary has died
Your executor is no longer suitable
Your assets have changed significantly
Your business interests have changed
Your relationships or personal wishes have changed
A clear process for preparing your documents
01.
Tell us about your circumstances
Let us know about your family, assets and the people you want included in your documents.
02.
Discuss your instructions
We will talk through your executor, beneficiaries and who you may want to appoint under an Enduring Power of Attorney.
03.
Review the documents
We will prepare the documents and give you the opportunity to check that they reflect your wishes.
04.
Sign them correctly
We will explain the signing and witnessing requirements and help make sure the documents are completed properly.
Clear advice without unnecessary complexity
Personal legal experience
Our work across family and personal legal matters helps us understand how changes in relationships and family circumstances may affect estate planning.
Clear explanations
We explain what each document does, the decisions you need to make and any issues you should consider.
A long-serving team
Several team members have been with the firm for more than a decade, giving clients a familiar point of contact.
Offices across South East Queensland
We meet clients at our Beenleigh, Logan Central and Ipswich offices, and assist people throughout the surrounding areas.
Wills and estate planning FAQs
The information on this page is general in nature and does not take account of your circumstances. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice about your own matter.