Guardian Wills and Probate: Your Trusted Wills Lawyers

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 A will is a document that deals with your assets after you die.

Generally, an individual’s most significant assets include real property (houses or parcels of land) and superannuation. Most people assume these assets form part of their estate. However, that is not always the case. For instance, the type of ownership of real property can affect whether that asset will go to the estate or someone else. Different types of ownership can also affect other joint assets, shares, and trusts, which may not automatically form part of your estate.

We provide comprehensive estate plans to our clients to ensure they understand the structure of their estate’s assets. We also offer advice and pragmatic solutions to deal with non-estate asset

 In WA around 30% of people own real estate. Between 2011 and 2014 the average superannuation holding has risen from $63,740 to $76,725. Statistically, around 32% of first marriages end in divorce and 60% of second marriages end in divorce. Around 47% of divorces involve children. There are approximately 120,000 Marriages per year in Australia which makes the number of divorces significant. The life average expectancy has increased from 80.5 years in 2004 to 82.35 years in 2012 leaving an increase in cases of cognitive impairment from 565,000 cases in 2009 to 668,100 cases in 2012. 

 If you do not have a will your estate may be distributed in accordance with s14(1) of the Administration Act 1903 (WA) and not in accordance with your testamentary intentions. There may be an extra cost and delay in obtaining grants of representation and there may be potential conflict regarding who will be the legal representative of your estate. Your administrator may have to deal with issues regarding establishing trusts for minors or infant children or there may be adverse taxation and stamp duty implications. 

Our estate planning solicitors understand that each clients’ situation is unique and as such, require certain information to be provided in order to prepare a personalised and competitive estate planning quote for your consideration. Upon completion of your chosen client intake method, we will provide you with a fixed fee scope of work for consideration.

As a guide, our Wills start from $550.00 + GST. Our estate planning packages range between $1,250 – $4,500 + GST per person (excluding disbursements such as Landgate registration fees). The price depends on the nature and complexity of the estate plan and asset structures.

Please rest assured, there is no obligation to proceed after receiving a quote from us, however please contact us to discuss it before declining as may be able to review the estimate. Notwithstanding, please be mindful of the disasters of not having a proper estate plan.

Don't just take our word for it - read what our clients have to say about their experiences working with Guardian Wills and Probate. We are proud to have helped so many families and individuals through the probate process.

If you need help with a will or estate planning matter, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case with one of our experienced attorneys.